Methods of synthesizing pyrazine compounds

N,3-diphenyl-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

Preparation of Example 2

The title compound was prepared in analogy to the preparation of Example 1 by using phenylboronic acid instead of (4-fluorophenyl)boronic acid. Example 2 was obtained as a white solid (30 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 319. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d 6 ) δ ppm 8.90 (s, 1H), 7.85 (s, 1H), 7.51-7.38 (m, 6H), 7.30-7.20 (m, 3H), 6.97 (m, 1H), 4.95 (s, 2H), 4.24 (m, 2H), 4.01 (m, 2H).

3-(3-fluorophenyl)-N-phenyl-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

Preparation of Example 3

The title compound was prepared in analogy to the preparation of Example 1 by using (3-fluorophenyl)boronic acid instead of (4-fluorophenyl)boronic acid. Example 3 was obtained as a white solid. LCMS (M+H + ): 337. 1H NMR (400 MHz, chloroform-d) δ ppm 7.75 (s, 1H), 7.46-7.31 (m, 5H), 7.18-6.97 (m, 4H), 6.47 (s, 1H), 4.91 (s, 2H), 4.37 (t, J=5.3 Hz, 2H), 4.06 (t, J=5.4 Hz, 2H).

3-(3-chlorophenyl)-N-phenyl-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

Preparation of Example 4

The title compound was prepared in analogy to the preparation of Example 1 by using (3-chlorophenyl)boronic acid instead of (4-fluorophenyl)boronic acid. Example 4 was obtained as a white solid. LCMS (M+H + ): 353. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, chloroform-d) δ ppm 7.75 (s, 1H), 7.41-7.29 (m, 7H), 7.25 (d, J=7.5 Hz, 1H), 7.13 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 1H), 6.48 (s, 1H), 4.91 (s, 2H), 4.38 (t, J=5.3 Hz, 2H), 4.06 (t, J=5.4 Hz, 2H).

N-phenyl-3-[3-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

Preparation of Example 5

The title compound was prepared in analogy to the preparation of Example 1 by using (3-trifluorophenyl)boronic acid instead of (4-fluorophenyl)boronic acid. Example 5 was obtained as a white solid. LCMS (M+H + ): 387. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, CD 3 OD) δ ppm 7.89 (s, 1H), 7.79-7.71 (m, 2H), 7.69-7.56 (m, 2H), 7.38 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 2H), 7.29 (t, J=7.9 Hz, 2H), 7.11-7.03 (m, 1H), 6.47 (s, 1H), 5.03 (s, 2H), 4.33 (t, J=5.4 Hz, 2H), 4.12 (t, J=5.3 Hz, 2H).

3-(2-fluorophenyl)-N-phenyl-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

Preparation of Example 6

The title compound was prepared in analogy to the preparation of Example 1 by using (2-fluorophenyl)boronic acid instead of (4-fluorophenyl)boronic acid. Example 6 was obtained as a white solid. LCMS (M+H + ): 337. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, chloroform-d) □□ ppm 7.76 (s, 1H), 7.35 (m, 6H), 7.26-7.16 (m, 2H), 7.11 (t, J=6.9 Hz, 1H), 6.47 (s, 1H), 4.81 (s, 2H), 4.40 (t, J=5.4 Hz, 2H), 4.09 (t, J=5.4 Hz, 2H).

3-(2-chlorophenyl)-N-phenyl-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

Preparation of Example 7

The title compound was prepared in analogy to the preparation of Example 1 by using (2-chlorophenyl)boronic acid instead of (4-fluorophenyl)boronic acid. Example 7 was obtained as a white solid. LCMS (M+H + ): 353. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, chloroform-d) δ ppm 7.70 (s, 1H), 7.55-7.49 (m, 1H), 7.38-7.29 (m, 7H), 7.11 (d, J=5.8 Hz, 1H), 6.45 (br. s, 1H), 4.74 (s, 2H), 4.42 (t, J=5.3 Hz, 2H), 4.09 (t, J=5.3 Hz, 2H).

N-phenyl-3-[2-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

Preparation of Example 8

The title compound was prepared in analogy to the preparation of Example 1 by using (2-trifluorophenyl)boronic acid instead of (4-fluorophenyl)boronic acid. Example 8 was obtained as a white solid. LCMS (M+H + ): 387. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, chloroform-d) δ ppm 7.81 (d, J=7.5 Hz, 1H), 7.64-7.50 (m, 3H), 7.36-7.29 (m, 5H), 7.10 (s, 1H), 6.33 (s, 1H), 4.59 (s, 2H), 4.39 (t, J=5.4 Hz, 2H), 4.06 (t, J=5.5 Hz, 2H).

1-(4-fluorophenyl)-N-phenyl-6,8-dihydro-5H-imidazo[1,5-a]pyrazine-7-carboxamide

The title compound was prepared according to the following scheme:

N-(2-fluorophenyl)-3-(4-fluorophenyl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

Preparation of Example 13

The title compound was prepared in analogy to the preparation of Example 9 by using 3-(4-fluorophenyl)-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine (compound 11b, 50 mg) instead of 1-(4-fluorophenyl)-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroimidazo[1,5-a]pyrazine (compound 9e), and 1-fluoro-2-isocyanato-benzene (44 mg) instead of isocyanatobenzene. Example 13 was obtained as a white solid (40 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 355. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d 6 ) δ ppm 8.92 (s, 1H), 7.83 (s, 1H), 7.53-7.42 (m, 4H), 7.27 (t, J=8.9 Hz, 2H), 7.14-7.06 (m, 2H), 4.92 (s, 2H), 4.22 (t, J=5.3 Hz, 2H), 4.04-3.96 (m, 2H).

N,3-bis(4-fluorophenyl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

Preparation of Example 14

The title compound was prepared in analogy to the preparation of Example 11 by using 4-fluoroaniline instead of 3-(trifluoromethyl)aniline. Example 14 was obtained as a white solid (20 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 355. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d 6 ) δ ppm 8.92 (s, 1H), 7.83 (s, 1H), 7.54-7.40 (m, 4H), 7.27 (t, J=8.9 Hz, 2H), 7.16-7.04 (m, 2H), 4.92 (s, 2H), 4.22 (t, J=5.3 Hz, 2H), 4.04-3.95 (m, 2H).

N-(3-chlorophenyl)-3-(4-fluorophenyl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

Preparation of Example 15

The title compound was prepared in analogy to the preparation of Example 11 by using 3-chloroaniline instead of 3-(trifluoromethyl)aniline. Example 15 was obtained as a white solid. LCMS (M+H + ): 371. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d 6 ) δ ppm 9.06 (s, 1H), 7.84 (s, 1H), 7.63 (s, 1H), 7.53-7.45 (m, 2H), 7.41 (d, J=8.3 Hz, 1H), 7.33-7.23 (m, 3H), 7.02 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 4.94 (s, 2H), 4.23 (m, 2H), 4.00 (m, 2H).

N-(3-cyanophenyl)-3-(4-fluorophenyl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

Preparation of Example 16

The title compound was prepared in analogy to the preparation of Example 11 by using 3-aminobenzonitrile instead of 2-fluoroaniline. Example 16 was obtained as a white solid (30 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 362. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d 6 ) δ ppm 9.21 (s, 1H), 7.92 (s, 1H), 7.84 (s, 1H), 7.76 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.54-7.39 (m, 4H), 7.32-7.22 (m, 2H), 4.95 (s, 2H), 4.24 (m, 2H), 4.02 (m, 2H).

N-(4-chlorophenyl)-3-(4-fluorophenyl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

Preparation of Example 17

The title compound was prepared in analogy to the preparation of Example 11 by using 4-chloroaniline instead of 3-(trifluoromethyl)aniline. Example 17 was obtained as a white solid (30 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 371. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d 6 ) δ ppm 9.00 (s, 1H), 7.83 (s, 1H), 7.49 (d, J=8.3 Hz, 4H), 7.37-7.22 (m, 4H), 4.93 (s, 2H), 4.27-4.17 (m, 2H), 4.01 (d, J=4.8 Hz, 2H).

3-(2-cyanophenyl)-N-phenyl-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

Preparation of Example 18

The title compound was prepared in analogy to the preparation of Example 1 by using (2-cyanophenyl)boronic acid instead of (4-fluorophenyl)boronic acid. Example 18 was obtained as a white solid (20 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 344. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d 6 ) δ ppm 8.86 (s, 1H), 7.94 (d, J=7.5 Hz, 1H), 7.84 (s, 1H), 7.78 (t, J=7.5 Hz, 1H), 7.59-7.40 (m, 4H), 7.29-7.20 (m, 2H), 7.01-6.92 (m, 1H), 4.84 (s, 2H), 4.28 (t, J=5.0 Hz, 2H), 4.03 (t, J=5.1 Hz, 2H).

N-(3-fluorophenyl)-3-(4-fluorophenyl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

Preparation of Example 19

The title compound was prepared in analogy to the preparation of Example 11 by using 3-fluoroaniline instead of 2-fluoroaniline. Example 19 was obtained as a white solid (30 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 355. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d 6 ) δ ppm 9.14-9.01 (m, 1H), 7.83 (s, 1H), 7.50 (dd, J=5.6, 8.2 Hz, 2H), 7.42 (d, J=12.0 Hz, 1H), 7.35-7.18 (m, 4H), 6.78 (t, J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 4.93 (s, 2H), 4.28-4.17 (m, 2H), 4.01 (d, J=5.3 Hz, 2H).

N-(4-chloro-3-fluoro-phenyl)-3-(4-fluorophenyl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

Preparation of Example 20

The title compound was prepared in analogy to the preparation of Example 11 by using 4-chloro-3-fluoro-aniline instead of 3-(trifluoromethyl)aniline. Example 20 was obtained as a white solid. LCMS (M+H + ): 389. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d 6 ) δ ppm 9.20 (s, 1H), 7.83 (s, 1H), 7.70-7.57 (m, 1H), 7.53-7.40 (m, 3H), 7.35-7.21 (m, 3H), 4.93 (s, 2H), 4.30-4.15 (m, 2H), 4.01 (d, J=4.8 Hz, 2H).

N-(3-chloro-4-fluoro-phenyl)-3-(4-fluorophenyl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

Preparation of Example 21

The title compound was prepared in analogy to the preparation of Example 11 by using 3-chloro-4-fluoro-aniline instead of 3-(trifluoromethyl)aniline. Example 21 was obtained as a white solid (32 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 389. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d 6 ) δ ppm 9.05 (s, 1H), 7.83 (s, 1H), 7.72 (dd, J=2.3, 6.8 Hz, 1H), 7.49 (dd, J=5.5, 8.5 Hz, 2H), 7.44-7.38 (m, 1H), 7.30 (td, J=9.0, 18.2 Hz, 3H), 4.93 (s, 2H), 4.22 (t, J=5.0 Hz, 2H), 4.06-3.95 (m, 2H).

3-(4-fluorophenyl)-N-(4-pyridyl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

Preparation of Example 22

The title compound was prepared in analogy to the preparation of Example 11 by using 4-amino-pyridine instead of 3-(trifluoromethyl)aniline. Example 22 was obtained as a white solid (30 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 338. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d 6 ) δ ppm 9.31 (s, 1H), 8.34 (d, J=6.3 Hz, 2H), 7.83 (s, 1H), 7.56-7.42 (m, 4H), 7.33-7.21 (m, 2H), 4.95 (s, 2H), 4.23 (t, J=5.1 Hz, 2H), 4.11-3.98 (m, 2H).

N-(4-cyanophenyl)-3-(4-fluorophenyl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

Preparation of Example 23

The title compound was prepared in analogy to the preparation of Example 11 by using 4-aminobenzonitrile instead of 3-(trifluoromethyl)aniline. Example 23 was obtained as a white solid (35 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 362. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d 6 ) δ ppm 9.35 (s, 1H), 7.83 (s, 1H), 7.75-7.63 (m, 4H), 7.49 (dd, J=5.5, 8.5 Hz, 2H), 7.27 (t, J=8.8 Hz, 2H), 4.95 (s, 2H), 4.24 (t, J=5.3 Hz, 2H), 4.02 (t, J=5.3 Hz, 2H).

N-(3-chloro-4-fluoro-phenyl)-3-(2-fluorophenyl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

The title compound was prepared according to the following scheme:

Preparation of 3-(2-fluorophenyl)-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine (Compound 24b)

The compound 24b was prepared in analogy to compound 11b by using (2-fluorophenyl) boronic acid instead of (4-fluorophenyl)boronic acid. Compound 24b was obtained as a white solid (250 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 218.

Preparation of N-(3-chloro-4-fluoro-phenyl)-3-(2-fluorophenyl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide (Example 24)

Example 24 was prepared in analogy to the preparation of Example 11 by using 3-chloro-4-fluoroaniline and 3-(2-fluorophenyl)-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine (compound 24b). Example 24 was obtained as a white solid (10 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 389. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, chloroform-d) □□ ppm 7.77 (s, 1H), 7.50 (dd, J=2.6, 6.5 Hz, 1H), 7.39-7.31 (m, 2H), 7.27-7.16 (m, 3H), 7.12-7.04 (m, 1H), 6.57 (s, 1H), 4.79 (s, 2H), 4.40 (t, J=5.5 Hz, 2H), 4.07 (t, J=5.4 Hz, 2H).

3-(3-methoxyphenyl)-N-phenyl-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

Preparation of Example 25

The title compound was prepared in analogy to the preparation of Example 1 by using (3-methoxylphenyl)boronic acid instead of (4-fluorophenyl)boronic acid. Example 25 was obtained as a white solid. LCMS (M+H + ): 349. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d 6 ) □□ ppm 8.91 (s, 1H), 7.86 (s, 1H), 7.44 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 2H), 7.35 (t, J=7.9 Hz, 1H), 7.25 (t, J=7.8 Hz, 2H), 7.07-6.94 (m, 3H), 6.85 (d, J=8.3 Hz, 1H), 4.95 (s, 2H), 4.22 (t, J=5.0 Hz, 2H), 4.01 (d, J=5.3 Hz, 2H), 3.81 (s, 3H).

3-cyclopentyl-N-phenyl-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

The title compound was prepared according to the following scheme:

Step 1: Preparation of tert-butyl 3-(cyclopenten-1-yl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxylate (Compound 26a)

A mixture of cyclopenten-1-ylboronic acid (144 mg 1.2 mmol), Pd (PPh 3 ) 4 (240 mg, 0.03 mmol), Cs 2 CO 3 (800 mg, 2.2 mmol) and tert-butyl 3-iodo-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxylate (compound 1e, 400 mg, 1.1 mmol) in dioxane/H 2 O (30 mL, 4:1, v/v) was refluxed for 12 hours under N 2 . The reaction mixture was diluted with EtOAc (30 mL), washed with water (10 mL) and brine (10 mL). The organic layer was concentrated. The residue was purified by column chromatography to afford compound 26a (275 mg) as a white solid. LCMS (M+H + ): 290.

Step 2: Preparation of tert-butyl 3-cyclopentyl-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxylate (Compound 26b)

To a solution of tert-butyl 3-(cyclopenten-1-yl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxylate (compound 26a, 275 mg, 0.9 mmol) in MeOH (20 mL) was added Pd/C (80 mg) under N 2 , and the reaction mixture was stirred at room temperature for 12 hours under H 2 . Then the solid was filtered off, the filtrate was concentrated to afford compound 26b (270 mg) as a colorless oil. LCMS (M+H + ): 292.

3-(2-methoxyphenyl)-N-phenyl-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

Preparation of Example 27

The title compound was prepared in analogy to the preparation of Example 1 by using (2-methoxylphenyl)boronic acid instead of (4-fluorophenyl)boronic acid. Example 27 was obtained as a white solid. LCMS (M+H + ): 349. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d 6 ) δ ppm 8.84 (s, 1H), 7.63-7.61 (m, 1H), 7.43 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 2H), 7.34-7.21 (m, 4H), 7.09 (d, J=8.3 Hz, 1H), 6.98 (td, J=7.3, 19.0 Hz, 2H), 4.72 (s, 2H), 4.21 (t, J=5.3 Hz, 2H), 4.01 (t, J=5.4 Hz, 2H), 3.81 (s, 3H).

N-phenyl-3-[4-(trifluoromethyl)-2-pyridyl]-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

Preparation of Example 28

Step 1: Preparation of N-phenyl-3-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide (Compound 28a)

To a solution of 3-iodo-N-phenyl-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide (compound 1h, 500 mg, 1.4 mmol) in THF (15 mL) was added isopropyl magnesium chloride (1.7 mL, 3.4 mmol) at 0° C. The reaction mixture was stirred at 0° C. for 0.5 hours, then 2-isopropoxy-4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolane (380 mg, 2 mmol) in THF (5 mL) was added dropwise at 0° C. The reaction mixture was stirred at room temperature for 1 hour. The reaction was quenched with saturated aqueous ammonium chloride solution (20 mL) slowly and extracted with EtOAc (30 mL). The organic layer was washed with brine, and concentrated to afford compound 28a (450 mg) as a white solid. LCMS (M+H + ): 369.

Step 2: Preparation of N-phenyl-3-[4-(trifluoromethyl)-2-pyridyl]-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide (Example 28)

To a mixture of N-phenyl-3-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide (compound 28a, 100 mg, 0.3 mmol), 2-chloro-4-(trifluoromethyl)pyridine (108 mg, 0.6 mmol) and K 2 CO 3 (83 mg, 0.6 mmol) in DMSO/H 2 O (10:1, 2 mL, v/v) was added Pd(dppf)Cl 2 (15 mg) under N 2 . The resulting mixture was stirred at 80° C. for 12 hours. After cooled down, then the reaction mixture was filtered, and concentrated. The residue was purified by prep-HPLC to afford Example 28 (19 mg) as a white solid. LCMS (M+H + ): 388. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, chloroform-d) δ ppm 8.77 (d, J=5.1 Hz, 1H), 8.06 (s, 1H), 7.73 (s, 1H), 7.42-7.33 (m, 5H), 7.16-7.11 (m, 1H), 6.79 (s, 1H), 5.18 (s, 2H), 4.39 (t, J=5.3 Hz, 2H), 4.10 (t, J=5.3 Hz, 2H).

3-(4-cyano-2-pyridyl)-N-phenyl-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

Preparation of Example 29

The title compound was prepared in analogy to the preparation of Example 28 by using 2-chloropyridine-4-carbonitrile instead of 2-chloro-4-(trifluoromethyl)pyridine. Example 29 was obtained as a white solid (11 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 345. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ ppm 8.75 (d, J=4.8 Hz, 1H), 7.98 (s, 1H), 7.74 (s, 1H), 7.42-7.32 (m, 5H), 7.31-7.12 (m, 1H), 6.65 (br. s, 1H), 5.14 (s, 2H), 4.37 (t, J=5.3 Hz, 2H), 4.09 (t, J=5.4 Hz, 2H).

N-(3-chlorophenyl)-3-(2-fluorophenyl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

Preparation of Example 30

Step 1: Preparation of N-(3-chlorophenyl)-3-iodo-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide (Compound 30a)

Compound 30a was prepared in analogy to compound 1h by using 1-chloro-3-isocyanato-benzene (500 mg) instead of isocyanatobenzene. Compound 30a was obtained as a white solid (500 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 403.

Step 2: Preparation of N-(3-chlorophenyl)-3-(2-fluorophenyl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide (Example 30)

To a solution of N-(3-chlorophenyl)-3-(2-fluorophenyl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide (compound 30a, 0.1 g, 0.3 mmol) in dioxane/water (10 mL, 10:1, v/v) was added (2-fluorophenyl)boronic acid (40 mg, 0.33 mmol), Pd(PPh 3 ) 4 (10 mg, 0.09 mmol) and Cs 2 CO 3 (195 mg, 0.6 mmol). The reaction mixture was stirred at 70° C. for 16 hours under nitrogen. The reaction mixture was concentrated and the residue was purified by prep-HPLC to afford Example 30 (5 mg) as a white solid. LCMS (M+H + ): 371. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d 6 ) δ ppm 9.15 (br. s, 1H), 7.78-7.57 (m, 2H), 7.52-7.15 (m, 6H), 7.00 (d, J=7.3 Hz, 1H), 4.91-4.74 (m, 2H), 4.24 (br. s, 2H), 4.04 (br. s, 2H).

N-(3-chlorophenyl)-3-(o-tolyl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

Preparation of Example 31

The title compound was prepared in analogy to the preparation of Example 30 by using (2-methylphenyl)boronic acid instead of (2-fluorophenyl)boronic acid. Example 31 was obtained as a white solid (10 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 367. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d 6 ) δ ppm 9.04 (s, 1H), 7.59 (d, J=12.8 Hz, 2H), 7.38 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.34-7.15 (m, 5H), 7.00 (d, J=7.9 Hz, 1H), 4.68 (s, 2H), 4.24 (br. s, 2H), 4.02 (br. s, 2H), 2.27 (s, 3H).

N-(5-fluoro-6-methyl-2-pyridyl)-3-(4-fluorophenyl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

Preparation of Example 32

To a mixture of 5-fluoro-6-methyl-pyridin-2-amine (40 mg, 0.32 mmol) and Et 3 N (65 mg, 0.64 mmol) in THF (5 mL) was added phenyl chloroformate (50 mg, 0.12 mmol) slowly at 0° C. The reaction mixture was stirred at room temperature for 12 hours. The reaction mixture was diluted with EtOAc (20 mL), washed with saturated aqueous NaHCO 3 (20 mL) and brine (30 mL), and dried over anhydrous sodium sulfate. The solvents were removed in vacuo. The residue was dissolved in DMF (2 mL), to which 3-(4-fluorophenyl)-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine (compound 11b) (41 mg, 0.32 mmol) and DIPEA (0.2 mL) was added. Then the reaction mixture was stirred at 80° C. for 1 hour. The reaction mixture was subjected to prep-HPLC to afford Example 32 as a white solid. LCMS (M+H + ): 370. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d 6 ) δ ppm 9.70 (s, 1H), 7.83 (s, 1H), 7.69-7.62 (m, 1H), 7.59-7.53 (m, 1H), 7.50 (dd, J=5.5, 8.7 Hz, 2H), 7.27 (t, J=8.8 Hz, 2H), 4.95 (s, 2H), 4.20 (t, J=5.3 Hz, 2H), 4.04-3.96 (m, 2H), 2.37 (d, J=2.8 Hz, 3H).

3-(2-fluorophenyl)-N-(4-fluorophenyl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

Preparation of Example 33

The title compound was prepared in analogy to the preparation of Example 24 by using 4-fluoroaniline instead of 3-chloro-4-fluoroaniline. Example 33 was obtained as a white solid (45 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 355. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d 6 ) δ ppm 9.01-8.77 (m, 1H), 7.73 (d, J=1.9 Hz, 1H), 7.49-7.41 (m, 3H), 7.39-7.25 (m, 3H), 7.09 (t, J=8.9 Hz, 2H), 4.82 (s, 2H), 4.24 (t, J=5.4 Hz, 2H), 4.08-3.97 (m, 2H).

3-(2-fluorophenyl)-N-[4-fluoro-3-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

Preparation of Example 34

The title compound was prepared in analogy to the preparation of Example 24 by using 3-trifluoro-4-fluoroaniline instead of 3-chloro-4-fluoroaniline. Example 34 was obtained as a white solid (21 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 423. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d 6 ) δ ppm 9.18 (s, 1H), 7.89 (dd, J=2.6, 6.3 Hz, 1H), 7.82-7.64 (m, 2H), 7.52-7.21 (m, 5H), 4.84 (s, 2H), 4.26 (t, J=5.4 Hz, 2H), 4.09-3.96 (m, 2H).

N-(3-chlorophenyl)-3-(2,4-difluorophenyl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

Preparation of Example 35

The title compound was prepared in analogy to the preparation of Example 30 by using (3,4-difluorophenyl)boronic acid instead of (2-fluorophenyl)boronic acid. Example 35 was obtained as a white solid (15 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 389. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, chloroform-d) δ ppm 7.67 (s, 1H), 7.46 (s, 1H), 7.37-7.27 (m, 1H), 7.25-7.20 (m, 2H), 7.10-7.04 (m, 1H), 7.01-6.92 (m, 2H), 6.56 (s, 1H), 4.75 (s, 2H), 4.36 (t, J=5.5 Hz, 2H), 4.12-3.98 (m, 2H).

N-(3-chlorophenyl)-3-(2,3-difluorophenyl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

Preparation of Example 36

The title compound was prepared in analogy to the preparation of Example 30 by using (3,4-difluorophenyl)boronic acid instead of (2-fluorophenyl)boronic acid. Example 36 was obtained as a white solid (23 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 389. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, chloroform-d) δ ppm 7.73 (s, 1H), 7.46 (d, J=1.3 Hz, 1H), 7.26-7.20 (m, 2H), 7.19-7.00 (m, 4H), 6.60 (s, 1H), 4.79 (s, 2H), 4.36 (t, J=5.5 Hz, 2H), 4.07 (t, J=5.5 Hz, 2H).

3-(3-cyano-2-pyridyl)-N-phenyl-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

Preparation of Example 37

The title compound was prepared in analogy to the preparation of Example 28 by using 2-chloropyridine-3-carbonitrile instead of 2-chloro-4-(trifluoromethyl)pyridine. Example 37 was obtained as a white solid (15 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 345. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ ppm 8.89 (s, 2H), 8.37-8.32 (m, 1H), 8.28 (s, 1H), 7.43 (s, 3H), 7.31-7.22 (m, 2H), 7.03-6.92 (m, 1H), 5.04 (s, 2H), 4.31-4.27 (m, 2H), 4.06-4.01 (m, 2H).

3-(3-chloro-2-fluoro-phenyl)-N-(3-chlorophenyl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

Preparation of Example 38

The title compound was prepared in analogy to the preparation of Example 30 by using (2-fluoro-3-chlorophenyl)boronic acid instead of (2-fluorophenyl)boronic acid. Example 38 was obtained as a white solid (41 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 405. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, chloroform-d) δ ppm 7.76 (s, 1H), 7.47-7.37 (m, 2H), 7.28-7.21 (m, 3H), 7.20-7.15 (m, 1H), 7.10-7.05 (m, 1H), 6.64 (s, 1H), 4.79 (s, 2H), 4.41 (t, J=5.5 Hz, 2H), 4.07 (t, J=5.5 Hz, 2H).

3-(5-chloro-2-fluoro-phenyl)-N-(3-chlorophenyl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

Preparation of Example 39

The title compound was prepared in analogy to the preparation of Example 30 by using (2-fluoro-5-chlorophenyl)boronic acid instead of (2-fluorophenyl)boronic acid. Example 39 was obtained as a white solid (40 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 405. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, chloroform-d) δ ppm 7.71 (d, J=0.6 Hz, 1H), 7.46 (s, 1H), 7.33 (dd, J=2.6, 6.5 Hz, 1H), 7.30-7.25 (m, 1H), 7.25-7.22 (m, 2H), 7.13 (dd, J=8.8, 9.9 Hz, 1H), 7.09-7.04 (m, 1H), 6.59 (s, 1H), 4.78 (s, 2H), 4.36 (t, J=5.5 Hz, 2H), 4.06 (t, J=5.5 Hz, 2H).

N-(3-chlorophenyl)-3-(2,5-difluorophenyl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

Preparation of Example 40

The title compound was prepared in analogy to the preparation of Example 30 by using (2,5-difluorophenyl)boronic acid instead of (2-fluorophenyl)boronic acid. Example 40 was obtained as a white solid (23 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 389. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, chloroform-d) δ ppm 7.76 (s, 1H), 7.42 (s, 1H), 7.25-7.19 (m, 2H), 7.14 (dt, J=4.6, 9.3 Hz, 1H), 7.10-6.95 (m, 3H), 6.74 (s, 1H), 4.79 (s, 2H), 4.38 (t, J=5.4 Hz, 2H), 4.05 (t, J=5.5 Hz, 2H).

3-[3-(difluoromethyl)phenyl]-N-phenyl-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

Preparation of Example 41

The title compound was prepared in analogy to the preparation of Example 28 by using 1-bromo-3-(difluoromethyl)benzene instead of 2-chloro-4-(trifluoromethyl)pyridine. Example 41 was obtained as a white solid. LCMS (M+H + ): 369. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d 6 ) δ ppm 8.91 (s, 1H), 7.90 (s, 1H), 7.67-7.54 (m, 3H), 7.49-7.39 (m, 3H), 7.25 (t, J=7.8 Hz, 2H), 7.05-6.97 (m, 2H), 4.96 (s, 2H), 4.22 (d, J=5.0 Hz, 2H), 4.01 (t, J=5.0 Hz, 2H).

3-(5-fluoro-6-methyl-2-pyridyl)-N-phenyl-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

Preparation of Example 42

The title compound was prepared in analogy to the preparation of Example 28 by using 6-chloro-3-fluoro-2-methyl-pyridine instead of 2-chloro-4-(trifluoromethyl)pyridine. Example 42 was obtained as a white solid. LCMS (M+H + ): 352. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d 6 ) δ ppm 8.92 (s, 1H), 8.04 (s, 1H), 7.66-7.53 (m, 2H), 7.44 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 2H), 7.26 (t, J=7.8 Hz, 2H), 6.97 (t, J=7.3 Hz, 1H), 5.04 (s, 2H), 4.22 (t, J=4.9 Hz, 2H), 4.00 (t, J=5.1 Hz, 2H), 2.3 (s, 3H).

3-(5-fluoro-4-methyl-2-pyridyl)-N-phenyl-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

Preparation of Example 43

The title compound was prepared in analogy to the preparation of Example 28 by using 2-chloro-5-fluoro-4-methyl-pyridine instead of 2-chloro-4-(trifluoromethyl)pyridine. Example 43 was obtained as a white solid. LCMS (M+H + ): 352. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d 6 ) δ ppm 8.91 (s, 1H), 8.43 (s, 1H), 8.04 (s, 1H), 7.68 (d, J=6.0 Hz, 1H), 7.43 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 2H), 7.25 (t, J=7.8 Hz, 2H), 7.01-6.89 (m, 1H), 5.02 (s, 2H), 4.26-4.15 (m, 2H), 3.99 (t, J=5.0 Hz, 2H), 2.31 (s, 3H).

N-phenyl-3-(2-pyridyl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

Preparation of Example 44

The title compound was prepared in analogy to the preparation of Example 28 by using 2-chloropyridine instead of 2-chloro-4-(trifluoromethyl)pyridine. Example 44 was obtained as a white solid (30 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 320. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, methanol-d 4 ) δ ppm 8.68 (d, J=5.1 Hz, 1H), 8.30 (br. s, 1H), 8.15 (s, 1H), 7.91 (d, J=8.2 Hz, 1H), 7.63 (s, 1H), 7.43-7.39 (m, 2H), 7.33-7.28 (m, 2H), 7.09-7.05 (m, 1H), 5.15 (s, 2H), 4.37 (t, J=5.4 Hz, 2H), 4.13 (d, J=5.6 Hz, 2H).

N-phenyl-3-thiazol-2-yl-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

Preparation of Example 45

The title compound was prepared in analogy to the preparation of Example 28 by using 2-bromothiazole instead of 2-chloro-4-(trifluoromethyl)pyridine. Example 45 was obtained as a white solid (12 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 326. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, methanol-d 4 ) δ ppm 8.01 (s, 1H), 7.84 (d, J=3.3 Hz, 1H), 7.53 (d, J=3.4 Hz, 1H), 7.44-7.40 (m, 2H), 7.30 (t, J=7.9 Hz, 2H), 7.10-7.03 (m, 1H), 5.11 (s, 2H), 4.35-4.31 (m, 2H), 4.10 (t, J=5.3 Hz, 2H).

N-phenyl-3-[4-(trifluoromethyl)thiazol-2-yl]-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

Preparation of Example 46

The title compound was prepared in analogy to the preparation of Example 28 by using 4-trifluoromethyl-2-bromothiazole instead of 2-chloro-4-(trifluoromethyl)pyridine. Example 46 was obtained as a white solid (12 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 394. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, methanol-d 4 ) δ ppm 8.06 (s, 2H), 7.42-7.38 (m, 2H), 7.34-7.24 (m, 2H), 7.11-7.02 (m, 1H), 5.12 (s, 2H), 4.37-4.32 (m, 2H), 4.10 (s, 2H).

3-(5-chlorothiazol-2-yl)-N-phenyl-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

Preparation of Example 47

The title compound was prepared in analogy to the preparation of Example 28 by using 5-chloro-2-bromothiazole instead of 2-chloro-4-(trifluoromethyl)pyridine. Example 47 was obtained as a white solid (17 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 360. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, methanol-d 4 ) δ ppm 7.95 (s, 1H), 7.67 (s, 1H), 7.44-7.39 (m, 2H), 7.34-7.25 (m, 2H), 7.10-7.02 (m, 1H), 5.07 (s, 2H), 4.37-4.27 (m, 2H), 4.10-4.06 (m, 2H).

3-(3,4-difluorophenyl)-N-phenyl-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

Preparation of Example 48

The title compound was prepared in analogy to the preparation of Example 1 by using (3,4-difluorophenyl)boronic acid instead of (4-fluorophenyl)boronic acid. Example 48 was obtained as a white solid (10 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 355. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d 6 ) δ ppm 8.90 (s, 1H), 7.89 (s, 1H), 7.64-7.41 (m, 4H), 7.32-7.17 (m, 3H), 7.05-6.94 (m, 1H), 4.94 (s, 2H), 4.22 (t, J=5.3 Hz, 2H), 4.08-3.88 (m, 2H).

3-(6-chloro-2-pyridyl)-N-phenyl-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

Preparation of Example 49

The title compound was prepared in analogy to the preparation of Example 28 by using 2,6-dichloropyridine instead of 2-chloro-4-(trifluoromethyl)pyridine. Example 49 was obtained as a white solid. LCMS (M+H + ): 354. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d 6 ) δ ppm 8.92 (s, 1H), 8.14 (s, 1H), 7.88-7.83 (m, 1H), 7.69 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 7.46 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 2H), 7.31-7.22 (m, 3H), 7.00-6.95 (m, 1H), 5.04 (s, 2H), 4.25 (t, J=5.1 Hz, 2H), 4.02 (t, J=5.1 Hz, 2H).

N-(3-chloro-4-fluoro-phenyl)-3-(2,4-difluorophenyl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

The title compound was prepared according to the following scheme:

Preparation of 3-(2,4-difluorophenyl)-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine (50b)

The compound 50b was prepared in analogy to compound 11b by using (2,4-difluorophenyl)boronic acid instead of (4-fluorophenyl)boronic acid. Compound 50b was obtained as a white solid (250 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 236.

Preparation of N-(3-chloro-4-fluoro-phenyl)-3-(2,4-difluorophenyl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide (Example 50)

The title compound was prepared in analogy to the preparation of Example 11 by using 3-chloro-4-fluoroaniline instead of 3-trifluoromethylaniline and 3-(2,4-difluorophenyl)-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine (compound 50b) instead of 3-(4-fluorophenyl)-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine (compound 11b). Example 50 was obtained as a white solid (10 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 407. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d 6 ) δ ppm 9.15 (s, 1H), 7.80-7.61 (m, 2H), 7.59-7.24 (m, 4H), 7.24-7.12 (m, 1H), 4.79 (s, 2H), 4.24 (t, J=5.1 Hz, 2H), 4.07-3.93 (m, 2H).

3-(2,4-difluorophenyl)-N-(3,4,5-trifluorophenyl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

Preparation of Example 51

The title compound was prepared in analogy to the preparation of Example 11 by using 3,4,5-trifluoroaniline instead of 3-trifluoromethylaniline and 3-(2,4-difluorophenyl)-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine (compound 50b) instead of 3-(4-fluorophenyl)-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine (compound 11b). Example 51 was obtained as a white solid (22 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 409. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d 6 ) δ ppm 9.31 (d, J=10.0 Hz, 1H), 7.70 (d, J=1.9 Hz, 1H), 7.55-7.29 (m, 4H), 7.19 (dt, J=2.4, 8.5 Hz, 1H), 4.80 (s, 2H), 4.24 (t, J=5.3 Hz, 2H), 4.12-3.93 (m, 2H).

3-(4-fluoro-3-methyl-phenyl)-N-phenyl-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

Preparation of Example 52

The title compound was prepared in analogy to the preparation of Example 1 by using (3-methyl-4-fluorophenyl)boronic acid instead of (4-fluorophenyl)boronic acid. Example 52 was obtained as a white solid (26 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 351. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d 6 ) δ ppm 8.89 (s, 1H), 7.80 (s, 1H), 7.45 (d, J=7.7 Hz, 2H), 7.40-7.35 (m, 1H), 7.31-7.12 (m, 4H), 7.03-6.91 (m, 1H), 4.92 (s, 2H), 4.22 (t, J=5.3 Hz, 2H), 4.07-3.92 (m, 2H), 2.29 (d, J=1.5 Hz, 3H).

3-(4-fluorophenyl)-6-methyl-N-(3,4,5-trifluorophenyl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

The title compound was prepared according to the following scheme:

Step 1: Preparation of tert-butyl N-(2-hydroxy-1-methyl-ethyl)-N-(1H-pyrazol-5-ylmethyl)carbamate (Compound 53a)

To a solution of 1H-pyrazole-5-carbaldehyde (compound 1a, 54.0 g, 562.5 mmol) in MeOH (300 mL) was added 2-aminopropan-1-ol (41.2 g, 675 mmol) and the reaction mixture was stirred at 25° C. for 1 hour. NaBH 4 (25.9 g, 675.0 mmol) was added at 0° C. and the reaction mixture was stirred for another 1 hour followed by the addition of H 2 O (300 mL) and Boc 2 O (147.1 g, 675.0 mmol). The resulting mixture was stirred at room temperature for 12 hours, and extracted with EtOAc (600 mL). The organic layer was dried over Na 2 SO 4 , filtered and concentrated. The residue was purified by column chromatography (eluting with 0%˜5% MeOH in DCM) to afford compound 53a (80 g) as a colorless oil. LCMS (M+H + ): 334. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, chloroform-d) δ ppm 7.55-7.46 (m, 1H), 6.30-6.07 (m, 1H), 4.62-4.37 (m, 2H), 4.33-3.99 (m, 1H), 3.74-3.47 (m, 2H), 1.54-1.27 (m, 9H), 1.12 (d, J=7.0 Hz, 3H).

Step 2: Preparation of 2-[tert-butoxycarbonyl(1H-pyrazol-5-ylmethyl)amino]propyl methanesulfonate (Compound 53b)

To a mixture of tert-butyl N-(2-hydroxy-1-methyl-ethyl)-N-(1H-pyrazol-5-ylmethyl)carbamate (compound 53a, 80.0 g, 117.2 mmol) and Et 3 N (100.5 g, 995.6 mmol) in DCM (800 mL) was added MSCl (57.3 g, 497.8 mmol) slowly at 0° C. The resulting mixture was stirred at room temperature for 2 hours, then washed with water (500 mL), brine (500 mL), and dried over Na 2 SO 4 . The organic layer was concentrated to afford compound 53b (100 g, crude), which was used directly in next step.

Step 3: Preparation of tert-butyl 6-methyl-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxylate (Compound 53c)

To a solution of 2-[tert-butoxycarbonyl(1H-pyrazol-5-ylmethyl)amino]propyl methanesulfonate (compound 53b, 100.0 g, 313.4 mmol) in DMF (1000 mL) was added NaH (15.0 g, 376.2 mmol) in portions at 0° C. The reaction mixture was then stirred at room temperature for 12 hours, poured into water (2000 mL) and extracted with EtOAc (1000 mL) twice. The organic layers were combined and concentrated. The residue was purified by column chromatography (eluting with 10%˜80% EtOAc in petroleum ether) to afford compound 53c (18.0 g) as a colorless oil. LCMS (M+H + ): 238. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, chloroform-d) δ ppm 7.55-7.46 (m, 1H), 6.20 (s, 1H), 4.98-4.91 (m, 1H), 4.85-4.76 (m, 1H), 4.45-4.33 (m, 1H), 4.26-4.18 (m, 1H), 4.16-4.08 (m, 1H), 1.53 (s, 9H), 1.23-1.10 (m, 3H).

Step 4: Preparation of tert-butyl 3-iodo-6-methyl-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxylate (Compound 53d)

To a solution of tert-butyl 6-methyl-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxylate (compound 53c, 3.3 g, 14.8 mmol) in CH 3 CN (40 mL) was added NIS (5.0 g, 22.1 mmol) slowly. The reaction mixture was stirred at room temperature for 16 hours and then extracted with EtOAc (50 mL), washed with brine (50 mL). The organic layer was dried over Na 2 SO 4 and concentrated, and the residue was purified by column chromatography (eluting with 10%˜80% EtOAc in petroleum ether) to afford compound 53d (4.8 g) as a white solid.

Step 5: Preparation of tert-butyl 3-(4-fluorophenyl)-6-methyl-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxylate (Compound 53e)

To a mixture of tert-butyl 3-iodo-6-methyl-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxylate (compound 53d, 1.1 g, 3 mmol), (4-fluorophenyl)boronic acid (630 mg, 4.5 mmol) and K 2 CO 3 (1.2 g, 9 mmol) in and dioxane/water (10 mL, 5:1, v/v) was added Pd(PPh 3 ) 4 (150 mg) under N 2 . The reaction mixture was stirred at 80° C. for 2 hours. The reaction was concentrated and the residue was purified by column chromatography to afford compound 53e (550 mg) a slight yellow solid. LCMS (M+H + ): 332.

Step 6: Preparation of 3-(4-fluorophenyl)-6-methyl-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine (Compound 53f)

A solution of tert-butyl 3-(4-fluorophenyl)-6-methyl-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxylate (compound 53e, 550 mg, 1.7 mmol) in HCl/MeOH (20 mL) was stirred at room temperature for 2 hours. Then the reaction mixture was concentrated in vacuo to afford compound 53f (400 mg) as a slight yellow solid. LCMS (M+H + ): 232.

Step 7: Preparation of 3-(4-fluorophenyl)-6-methyl-N-(3,4,5-trifluorophenyl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide (Example 53)

The title compound was prepared in analogy to the preparation of Example 11 by using 3,4,5-trifluoroaniline instead of 3-trifluoromethylaniline and 3-(4-fluorophenyl)-6-methyl-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine (compound 53f) instead of 3-(4-fluorophenyl)-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine (compound 11b). Example 53 was obtained as a white solid (16 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 405. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d 6 ) δ ppm 9.12 (s, 1H), 7.86 (s, 1H), 7.55 (dd, J=5.4, 8.8 Hz, 2H), 7.43 (dd, J=6.5, 10.7 Hz, 2H), 7.27 (t, J=8.8 Hz, 2H), 5.19 (d, J=16.7 Hz, 1H), 4.95-4.87 (m, 1H), 4.66 (d, J=16.6 Hz, 1H), 4.28-4.17 (m, 1H), 3.54 (s, 1H), 1.18 (d, J=6.9 Hz, 3H).

N-[(3-chloro-4-fluoro-phenyl)methyl]-3-(4-fluorophenyl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

Preparation of Example 54

The title compound was prepared in analogy to the preparation of Example 11 by using (3-chloro-4-fluoro-phenyl)methanamine instead of 3-(trifluoromethyl)aniline. Example 54 was obtained as a white solid (27 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 403. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d 6 ) δ ppm 7.81 (s, 1H), 7.55 (t, J=5.6 Hz, 1H), 7.50-7.46 (m, 3H), 7.35-7.25 (m, 4H), 4.81 (s, 2H), 4.25 (d, J=5.5 Hz, 2H), 4.14 (t, J=5.6 Hz, 2H), 3.89 (t, J=5.6 Hz, 2H).

N-[(3,5-dichlorophenyl)methyl]-3-(4-fluorophenyl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

Preparation of Example 55

The title compound was prepared in analogy to the preparation of Example 11 by using (3,5-dichloro-phenyl)methanamine instead of 3-(trifluoromethyl)aniline. Example 55 was obtained as a white solid. LCMS (M+H + ): 419. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d 6 ) δ ppm 7.86-7.74 (m, 1H), 7.59 (t, J=5.7 Hz, 1H), 7.52-7.40 (m, 3H), 7.31 (d, J=1.9 Hz, 2H), 7.29-7.14 (m, 2H), 4.82 (s, 2H), 4.26 (d, J=5.8 Hz, 2H), 4.15 (t, J=5.3 Hz, 2H), 3.89 (t, J=5.3 Hz, 2H).

N-(4-chloro-5-methyl-2-pyridyl)-3-(4-fluorophenyl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

Preparation of Example 56

The title compound was prepared in analogy to the preparation of Example 32 by using 4-chloro-5-methyl-pyridin-2-amine instead of 5-fluoro-6-methyl-pyridin-2-amine. Example 56 was obtained as a white solid (21 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 386. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d 6 ) δ ppm 9.85 (s, 1H), 8.21 (s, 1H), 7.91 (s, 1H), 7.83 (s, 1H), 7.50 (dd, J=5.5, 8.8 Hz, 2H), 7.34-7.19 (m, 2H), 4.96 (s, 2H), 4.25-4.16 (m, 2H), 4.05-3.97 (m, 2H), 2.25 (s, 3H).

3-(4-chloro-2-pyridyl)-N-phenyl-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

Preparation of Example 57

The title compound was prepared in analogy to the preparation of Example 28 by using 2,4-dichloropyridine instead of 2-chloro-4-(trifluoromethyl)pyridine. Example 57 was obtained as a white solid. LCMS (M+H + ): 354. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d 6 ) δ ppm 9.07 (s, 1H), 8.55 (d, J=5.5 Hz, 1H), 8.22 (s, 1H), 7.89 (d, J=1.8 Hz, 1H), 7.49 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 2H), 7.31 (dd, J=1.9, 5.4 Hz, 1H), 7.25 (t, J=7.9 Hz, 2H), 6.96 (t, J=7.4 Hz, 1H), 5.05 (s, 2H), 4.24 (t, J=5.1 Hz, 2H), 4.03 (t, J=5.1 Hz, 2H).

N-[(2-chloro-3-fluoro-phenyl)methyl]-3-(4-fluorophenyl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

Preparation of Example 58

The title compound was prepared in analogy to the preparation of Example 11 by using (2-chloro-3fluoro-phenyl)methanamine instead of 3-(trifluoromethyl)aniline. Example 58 was obtained as a white solid (26 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 403. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d 6 ) δ ppm 7.82 (s, 1H), 7.57 (t, J=5.5 Hz, 1H), 7.48 (dd, J=5.4, 8.7 Hz, 2H), 7.38-7.15 (m, 5H), 4.84 (s, 2H), 4.37 (d, J=5.5 Hz, 2H), 4.17 (t, J=5.1 Hz, 2H), 3.92 (d, J=5.3 Hz, 2H).

N-[(2,6-dichlorophenyl)methyl]-3-(4-fluorophenyl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

Preparation of Example 59

The title compound was prepared in analogy to the preparation of Example 11 by using (2,5-dichloro-phenyl)methanamine instead of 3-(trifluoromethyl)aniline. Example 59 was obtained as a white solid (21 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 419. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d 6 ) δ ppm 7.78 (s, 1H), 7.53-7.41 (m, 4H), 7.39-7.31 (m, 1H), 7.28-7.17 (m, 2H), 7.09 (br. s, 1H), 4.76 (s, 2H), 4.49 (d, J=4.3 Hz, 2H), 4.10 (d, J=5.3 Hz, 2H), 3.87 (d, J=5.0 Hz, 2H).

3-(2,4-difluorophenyl)-N-(5-fluoro-6-methyl-2-pyridyl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

Preparation of Example 60

To a mixture of 5-fluoro-6-methyl-pyridin-2-amine (40 mg, 0.32 mmol) and Et 3 N (65 mg, 0.64 mmol) in THF (5 mL) was added phenyl chloroformate (50 mg, 0.12 mmol) at 0° C. After stirred at room temperature for 12 hours, the reaction mixture was diluted with EtOAc (20 mL), washed with saturated aqueous NaHCO 3 (20 mL). The separated organic layer was washed with brine (30 mL), dried over anhydrous sodium sulfate. The solvent was removed in vacuo. The residue was dissolved in DMF (2 mL), to which were added 3-(2,4-difluorophenyl)-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine (compound 50b, 44 mg, 0.32 mmol) and DIPEA (0.2 mL). The resulting mixture was stirred at 80° C. for 1 hour, then subjected to purification by prep-HPLC to afford Example 60 (16 mg) as a white solid. LCMS (M+H + ): 388. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d 6 ) δ ppm 9.63 (br. s, 1H), 8.43 (br. s, 1H), 7.66-7.61 (m, 1H), 7.59-7.45 (m, 2H), 7.41-7.30 (m, 1H), 7.23-7.11 (m, 1H), 4.81 (s, 2H), 4.21 (d, J=5.0 Hz, 2H), 4.02 (s, 2H), 2.36 (d, J=2.5 Hz, 3H).

N-(3-chloro-4-fluoro-phenyl)-3-(4-fluorophenyl)-6-methyl-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

Preparation of Example 61

The title compound was prepared in analogy to the preparation of Example 11 by using 3-chloro-4-fluoroaniline instead of 3-trifluoromethylaniline and 3-(4-fluorophenyl)-6-methyl-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine (compound 53f) instead of 3-(4-fluorophenyl)-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine (compound 11b). Example 61 was obtained as a white solid (27 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 403. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d 6 ) δ ppm 8.96 (s, 1H), 7.86 (s, 1H), 7.74 (dd, J=2.5, 6.9 Hz, 1H), 7.55 (dd, J=5.5, 8.8 Hz, 2H), 7.45-7.40 (m, 1H), 7.36-7.30 (m, 1H), 7.27 (t, J=8.8 Hz, 2H), 5.20 (d, J=16.7 Hz, 1H), 4.96-4.87 (m, 1H), 4.65 (d, J=16.7 Hz, 1H), 4.29-4.22 (m, 1H), 4.21-4.14 (m, 1H), 1.18 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 3H).

3-(4-fluorophenyl)-N-(2-methyl-1,3-benzothiazol-5-yl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

Preparation of Example 62

The title compound was prepared in analogy to the preparation of Example 11 by using 2-methyl-1,3-benzothiazol-5-amine instead of 3-(trifluoromethyl)aniline. Example 62 was obtained as a white solid (33 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 408. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d 6 ) δ ppm 9.06 (s, 1H), 8.07 (d, J=1.8 Hz, 1H), 7.92-7.82 (m, 2H), 7.56-7.44 (m, 3H), 7.33-7.21 (m, 2H), 4.97 (s, 2H), 4.25 (t, J=5.3 Hz, 2H), 4.04 (t, J=5.1 Hz, 2H), 2.81-2.73 (m, 3H).

N-(benzothiophen-3-yl)-3-(4-fluorophenyl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

Preparation of Example 63

The title compound was prepared in analogy to the preparation of Example 11 by using 2-methyl-1,3-benzothiazol-5-amine instead of 3-(trifluoromethyl)aniline. Example 63 was obtained as a white solid (24 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 393. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d 6 ) δ ppm 9.04 (s, 1H), 7.96-7.91 (m, 1H), 7.88-7.84 (m, 2H), 7.58 (s, 1H), 7.55-7.49 (m, 2H), 7.44-7.37 (m, 2H), 7.28 (t, J=8.8 Hz, 2H), 5.00 (s, 2H), 4.26 (t, J=5.2 Hz, 2H), 4.07 (t, J=5.4 Hz, 2H).

3-(2,4-difluorophenyl)-N-[2-(trifluoromethyl)-4-pyridyl]-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

Preparation of Example 64

The title compound was prepared in analogy to the preparation of Example 11 by using 2-(trifluoromethyl)pyridin-4-amine instead of 3-trifluoromethylaniline and 3-(2,4-difluorophenyl)-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine instead of 3-(4-fluorophenyl)-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine (compound 11b). Example 64 was afforded as a white solid (10 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 424. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d 6 ) δδ ppm 9.64 (s, 1H), 8.52 (d, J=5.5 Hz, 1H), 8.00 (d, J=1.8 Hz, 1H), 7.72 (s, 2H), 7.55-7.46 (m, 1H), 7.44-7.35 (m, 1H), 7.20 (dt, J=2.4, 8.3 Hz, 1H), 4.84 (s, 2H), 4.27 (t, J=5.3 Hz, 2H), 4.06 (t, J=5.3 Hz, 2H).

3-(3-cyclopropylphenyl)-N-phenyl-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

Preparation of Example 65

The title compound was prepared in analogy to the preparation of Example 28 by using 1-bromo-3-cyclopropyl-benzene instead of 2-chloro-4-(trifluoromethyl)pyridine. Example 65 was obtained as a white solid (15 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 359. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, chloroform-d) δ ppm 7.76 (s, 1H), 7.39-7.31 (m, 5H), 7.10 (br. s, 3H), 7.03-6.96 (m, 1H), 6.70-6.53 (m, 1H), 4.90 (s, 2H), 4.38 (m, 2H), 4.04 (m, 2H), 2.00-1.90 (m, 1H), 1.11-0.98 (m, 2H), 0.81-0.68 (m, 2H).

3-(2-hydroxyphenyl)-N-phenyl-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

Preparation of Example 66

The title compound was prepared in analogy to the preparation of Example 28 by using 2-bromophenol instead of 2-chloro-4-(trifluoromethyl)pyridine. Example 66 was obtained as a white solid. LCMS (M+H + ): 335. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d 6 ) δ ppm 9.65 (br. s, 1H), 8.84 (s, 1H), 7.64 (s, 1H), 7.43 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 2H), 7.27-7.17 (m, 3H), 7.12 (t, J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 6.99-6.90 (m, 2H), 6.85 (t, J=7.0 Hz, 1H), 4.76 (s, 2H), 4.21 (m, 2H), 4.00 (m, 2H).

N-(3-chloro-4-fluoro-phenyl)-3-[4-(trifluoromethyl)-2-pyridyl]-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

The title compound was prepared according to the following scheme:

Step 1: Preparation of tert-butyl 3-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxylate (Compound 67a)

To a solution of tert-butyl 3-iodo-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxylate (compound 1e, 500 mg, 1.4 mmol) in THF (15 mL) was added isopropyl magnesium chloride (1.7 mL, 3.4 mmol) at 0° C. The reaction mixture was stirred at 0° C. for 0.5 hours, then 2-isopropoxy-4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolane (380 mg, 2 mmol) in THF (5 mL) was added dropwise at 0° C. The reaction mixture was stirred at room temperature for 1 hour, then quenched with saturated aqueous ammonium chloride solution (20 mL), and extracted with EtOAc (30 mL). The organic layer was washed with brine, and concentrated to afford compound 67a (450 mg) as a white solid. LCMS (M+H + ): 350.

Step 2: Preparation of tert-butyl 3-[4-(trifluoromethyl)-2-pyridyl]-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxylate (Compound 67b)

To a mixture of tert-butyl 3-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxylate (compound 67a, 450 mg, 1.3 mmol), 2-chloro-4-(trifluoromethyl)pyridine (324 mg, 1.8 mmol) and K 2 CO 3 (252 mg, 1.8 mmol) in DMSO/H 2 O (10 mL, 10:1, v/v) was added Pd(dppf)Cl 2 (50 mg) under N 2 . The reaction mixture was stirred at 80° C. for 12 hours. Then the reaction mixture was filtered, the filtrate was purified by column chromatography to afford compound 67b (300 mg) as a white solid. LCMS (M+H + ): 369.

Step 3: Preparation of 3-[4-(trifluoromethyl)-2-pyridyl]-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine (Compound 67c)

A solution of tert-butyl 3-[4-(trifluoromethyl)-2-pyridyl]-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxylate (compound 67b, 300 mg, 1.7 mmol) in HCl/MeOH (20 mL) was stirred at room temperature for 2 hours. Then the reaction mixture was concentrated in vacuo to afford compound 67c (200 mg) as a slight yellow solid. LCMS (M+H + ): 269.

Step 4: Preparation of N-(3-chloro-4-fluoro-phenyl)-3-[4-(trifluoromethyl)-2-pyridyl]-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide (Example 67)

The title compound was prepared in analogy to the preparation of Example 11 by using 3-chloro-4-fluoroaniline and 3-[4-(trifluoromethyl)-2-pyridyl]-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine (compound 67c) instead of 3-(trifluoromethyl)aniline and 3-(4-fluorophenyl)-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine (compound 11b), respectively. Example 67 was obtained as a white solid (8 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 440. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d 6 ) δ ppm 9.13 (br. s, 1H), 8.85 (d, J=5.0 Hz, 1H), 8.35 (s, 1H), 8.08 (br. s, 1H), 7.74 (d, J=4.4 Hz, 1H), 7.52 (d, J=4.3 Hz, 1H), 7.40 (br. s, 1H), 7.36-7.24 (m, 1H), 5.09 (s, 2H), 4.26 (m, 2H), 4.01 (m, 2H).

N-(3-chloro-4-fluoro-phenyl)-3-(5-fluoro-4-methyl-2-pyridyl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

The title compound was prepared according to the following scheme:

Preparation of 3-(5-fluoro-4-methyl-2-pyridyl)-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine (Compound 68b)

The compound 68b was prepared in analogy to compound 67c by using 2-chloro-5-fluoro-4-methyl-pyridine instead of 2-chloro-4-(trifluoromethyl)pyridine. Compound 68b was obtained as a white solid (250 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 233.

Preparation of N-(3-chloro-4-fluoro-phenyl)-3-(5-fluoro-4-methyl-2-pyridyl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide (Example 68)

The title compound was prepared in analogy to the preparation of Example 11 by using 3-chloro-4-fluoroaniline and 3-(5-fluoro-4-methyl-2-pyridyl)-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine (compound 68b) instead of 3-(trifluoromethyl)aniline and 3-(4-fluorophenyl)-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine (compound 11b), respectively. Example 68 was obtained as a white solid (30 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 404. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d 6 ) δ ppm 9.09 (s, 1H), 8.45 (d, J=1.0 Hz, 1H), 8.06 (s, 1H), 7.78-7.67 (m, 2H), 7.45-7.39 (m, 1H), 7.35-7.29 (m, 1H), 5.03 (s, 2H), 4.23 (t, J=5.3 Hz, 2H), 3.99 (t, J=5.3 Hz, 2H), 2.32 (s, 3H).

N-(3-chloro-4-fluoro-phenyl)-3-(5-fluoro-2-pyridyl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

The title compound was prepared according to the following scheme:

Preparation of 3-(5-fluoro-2-pyridyl)-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine (Compound 69b)

The compound 69b was prepared in analogy to compound 67c by using 2-chloro-5-fluoro-pyridine instead of 2-chloro-4-(trifluoromethyl)pyridine. Compound 69b was obtained as a white solid (250 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 219.

Preparation of N-(3-chloro-4-fluoro-phenyl)-3-(5-fluoro-2-pyridyl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide (Example 69)

The title compound was prepared in analogy to the preparation of Example 11 by using 3-chloro-4-fluoroaniline instead of 3-(trifluoromethyl)aniline and 3-(5-fluoro-2-pyridyl)-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine (compound 69b) instead of 3-(4-fluorophenyl)-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine (compound 11b). Example 69 was obtained as a white solid (50 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 390. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d 6 ) δ ppm 9.09 (s, 1H), 8.58 (d, J=2.5 Hz, 1H), 8.10 (s, 1H), 7.78 (s, 3H), 7.45-7.39 (m, 1H), 7.36-7.29 (m, 1H), 5.04 (s, 2H), 4.24 (t, J=5.3 Hz, 2H), 4.00 (t, J=5.3 Hz, 2H).

N-(2-chloro-4-pyridyl)-3-(2,4-difluorophenyl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

Preparation of Example 70

The title compound was prepared in analogy to the preparation of Example 11 by using 2-chloropyridin-4-amine instead of 3-trifluoromethylaniline and 3-(2,4-difluorophenyl)-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine instead of 3-(4-fluorophenyl)-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine (compound 11b). Example 70 was obtained as a white solid (27 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 390. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d 6 ) δ ppm 9.49 (s, 1H), 8.16 (d, J=5.8 Hz, 1H), 7.71 (d, J=1.3 Hz, 1H), 7.61 (d, J=1.3 Hz, 1H), 7.55-7.30 (m, 3H), 7.25-7.13 (m, 1H), 4.82 (s, 2H), 4.26 (t, J=5.3 Hz, 2H), 4.10-3.98 (m, 2H).

3-[4-(trifluoromethyl)-2-pyridyl]-N-(3,4,5-trifluorophenyl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

Preparation of Example 71

The title compound was prepared in analogy to Example 11 by using 3,4,5-trifluoroaniline instead of 3-(trifluoromethyl)aniline and 3-[4-(trifluoromethyl)-2-pyridyl]-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine (compound 67c) instead of 3-(4-fluorophenyl)-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine (compound 11b). Example 71 was obtained as a white solid. LCMS (M+H + ): 442. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d 6 ) δ ppm 9.35 (s, 1H), 8.85 (d, J=5.1 Hz, 1H), 8.35 (s, 1H), 8.09 (s, 1H), 7.52 (d, J=5.0 Hz, 1H), 7.43 (dd, J=6.4, 10.7 Hz, 2H), 5.09 (s, 2H), 4.26 (d, J=5.3 Hz, 2H), 4.03 (d, J=5.4 Hz, 2H).

N,3-bis(3-chloro-4-fluoro-phenyl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

The title compound was prepared according to the following scheme:

Preparation of 3-(3-chloro-4-fluoro-phenyl)-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine (Compound 72b)

The compound 72b was prepared in analogy to compound 11b by using (3-chloro-4-fluoro-phenyl)boronic acid (300 mg) instead of (4-fluoro-phenyl)boronic acid. Compound 72b was obtained as a white solid (250 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 252.

Preparation of N,3-bis(3-chloro-4-fluoro-phenyl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide (Example 72)

The title compound was prepared in analogy to the preparation of Example 11 by using 3-chloro-4-fluoroaniline instead of 3-(trifluoromethyl)aniline and 3-(3-chloro-4-fluoro-phenyl)-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine (compound 72b) instead of 3-(4-fluorophenyl)-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine (compound 11b). Example 72 was obtained as a white solid (10 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 443. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d 6 ) δ ppm 9.09 (s, 1H), 7.90 (s, 1H), 7.76-7.61 (m, 2H), 7.55-7.37 (m, 3H), 7.37-7.27 (m, 1H), 4.95 (s, 2H), 4.22 (d, J=4.8 Hz, 2H), 3.99 (m, 2H).

N-(3-chloro-4-fluoro-phenyl)-3-cyclohexyl-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

The title compound was prepared according to the following scheme:

Preparation of 3-cyclohexyl-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine (Compound 73c)

The compound 73c was prepared in analogy to compound 26c by using cyclohexen-1-ylboronic acid instead of cyclopenten-1-ylboronic acid. Compound 73c was obtained as a white solid (250 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 306.

Preparation of N-(3-chloro-4-fluoro-phenyl)-3-cyclohexyl-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide (Example 73)

The title compound was prepared in analogy to the preparation of Example 11 by using 3-chloro-4-fluoroaniline instead of 3-(trifluoromethyl)aniline and 3-cyclohexyl-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine (compound 73c) instead of 3-(4-fluorophenyl)-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine (compound 11b). Example 73 was obtained as a white solid (10 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 377. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d 6 ) δ ppm 8.98 (s, 1H), 7.75 (dd, J=2.5, 6.8 Hz, 1H), 7.44 (td, J=4.3, 7.2 Hz, 1H), 7.36-7.32 (m, 1H), 7.31-7.29 (m, 1H), 4.69 (s, 2H), 4.13-4.08 (m, 2H), 3.95-3.90 (m, 2H), 2.42 (m, 1H), 1.86-1.63 (m, 5H), 1.38-1.20 (m, 5H).

N-(3-cyano-4-fluoro-phenyl)-3-(5-fluoro-4-methyl-2-pyridyl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

Preparation of Example 74

The title compound was prepared in analogy to the preparation of Example 11 by using 5-amino-2-fluoro-benzonitrile instead of 3-(trifluoromethyl)aniline and 3-(5-fluoro-4-methyl-2-pyridyl)-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine (compound 68b) instead of 3-(4-fluorophenyl)-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine (compound 11b). Example 74 was obtained as a white solid (16 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 396. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d 6 ) δ ppm 9.25 (s, 1H), 8.45 (s, 1H), 8.06 (s, 1H), 7.95 (d, J=2.8 Hz, 1H), 7.82-7.76 (m, 1H), 7.71 (d, J=6.0 Hz, 1H), 7.51-7.43 (m, 1H), 5.05 (s, 2H), 4.24 (t, J=5.2 Hz, 2H), 4.03-3.99 (m, 2H), 2.32 (s, 3H).

3-(5-fluoro-2-pyridyl)-N-(3,4,5-trifluorophenyl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

Preparation of Example 75

The title compound was prepared in analogy to the preparation of Example 11 by using 3,4,5-trifluoroaniline instead of 3-(trifluoromethyl)aniline and 3-(5-fluoro-2-pyridyl)-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine (compound 69b) instead of 3-(4-fluorophenyl)-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine (compound 11b). Example 75 was obtained as a white solid (50 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 392. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d 6 ) δ ppm 9.35-9.22 (m, 1H), 8.58 (d, J=2.6 Hz, 1H), 8.11 (s, 1H), 7.82-7.68 (m, 2H), 7.51-7.36 (m, 2H), 5.05 (s, 2H), 4.24 (t, J=5.3 Hz, 2H), 4.01 (t, J=5.0 Hz, 2H).

N-(3-cyano-4-fluoro-phenyl)-3-(5-fluoro-2-pyridyl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

Preparation of Example 76

The title compound was prepared in analogy to the preparation of Example 11 by using 5-amino-2-fluoro-benzonitrile instead of 3-(trifluoromethyl)aniline and 3-(5-fluoro-2-pyridyl)-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine (compound 69b) instead of 3-(4-fluorophenyl)-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine (compound 11b). Example 76 was obtained as a white solid (42 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 381. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d 6 ) δ ppm 9.26 (s, 1H), 8.58 (d, J=2.5 Hz, 1H), 8.11 (s, 1H), 7.94 (dd, J=2.6, 5.8 Hz, 1H), 7.83-7.71 (m, 3H), 7.46 (t, J=9.2 Hz, 1H), 5.06 (s, 2H), 4.25 (t, J=5.3 Hz, 2H), 4.01 (t, J=5.3 Hz, 2H).

3-(4-fluorophenyl)-N-(1H-indol-6-yl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

Preparation of Example 77

The title compound was prepared in analogy to the preparation of Example 11 by using 1H-indol-6-amine instead of 3-(trifluoromethyl)aniline. Example 77 was obtained as a white solid (17 mg). LCMS (M+H + ):376. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d 6 ) δ ppm 10.92 (s, 1H), 8.78 (s, 1H), 7.83 (s, 1H), 7.60 (s, 1H), 7.55-7.47 (m, 2H), 7.39 (d, J=8.5 Hz, 1H), 7.31-7.18 (m, 3H), 7.00 (d, J=8.3 Hz, 1H), 6.33 (s, 1H), 4.96-4.93 (m, 2H), 4.25-4.21 (m, 2H), 4.03-4.00 (m, 2H).

N-(3-chloro-4-fluoro-phenyl)-3-cyclopentyl-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

Preparation of Example 78

The title compound was prepared in analogy to the preparation of Example 11 by using 3-chloro-4-fluoroaniline instead of 3-(trifluoromethyl)aniline and 3-cyclopentyl-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine (compound 26c) instead of 3-(4-fluorophenyl)-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine (compound 11b). Example 78 was obtained as a white solid. LCMS (M+H + ): 363. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d 6 ) δ ppm 9.00 (s, 1H), 7.76 (dd, J=2.5, 6.8 Hz, 1H), 7.47-7.43 (m, 1H), 7.38-7.27 (m, 2H), 4.69 (s, 2H), 4.15-4.05 (m, 2H), 3.93 (t, J=5.3 Hz, 2H), 2.88-2.76 (m, 1H), 2.02-1.89 (m, 2H), 1.78-1.55 (m, 4H), 1.49-1.39 (m, 2H).

N-(3-cyano-4-fluoro-phenyl)-3-cyclopentyl-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

Preparation of Example 79

The title compound was prepared in analogy to the preparation of Example 11 by using 5-amino-2-fluorobenzonitrile instead of 3-(trifluoromethyl)aniline and 3-cyclopentyl-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine (compound 26c) instead of 3-(4-fluorophenyl)-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine (compound 11b). Example 79 was obtained as a white solid. LCMS (M+H + ): 354. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d 6 ) δ ppm 7.76-7.72 (m, 1H), 7.63 (dd, J=2.8, 5.3 Hz, 1H), 7.49 (s, 1H), 7.37 (s, 1H), 7.16 (t, J=8.8 Hz, 1H), 4.74 (s, 2H), 4.23 (t, J=5.3 Hz, 2H), 3.98 (t, J=5.3 Hz, 2H), 2.88-2.73 (m, 1H), 2.06-1.98 (m, 2H), 1.82-1.60 (m, 4H), 1.56-1.44 (m, 2H).

3-(4-fluorophenyl)-N-[4-fluoro-3-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

Preparation of Example 80

The title compound was prepared in analogy to the preparation of Example 11 by using 4-fluoro-3-trifluoromethylaniline instead of 3-(trifluoromethyl)aniline. Example 80 was obtained as a white solid (17 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 423. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d 6 ) δ ppm 9.21 (s, 1H), 7.98-7.71 (m, 3H), 7.57-7.37 (m, 3H), 7.27 (t, J=8.8 Hz, 2H), 4.94 (s, 2H), 4.23 (d, J=4.8 Hz, 2H), 4.02 (d, J=5.0 Hz, 2H).

N-(4-fluoro-3-methyl-phenyl)-3-(4-fluorophenyl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

Preparation of Example 81

The title compound was prepared in analogy to the preparation of Example 11 by using 4-fluoro-3-methyl-aniline instead of 3-(trifluoromethyl)aniline. Example 81 was obtained as a white solid (36 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 369. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d 6 ) δ ppm 8.86 (s, 1H), 7.82 (s, 1H), 7.49 (dd, J=5.6, 8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.38-7.22 (m, 4H), 7.02 (t, J=9.2 Hz, 1H), 4.91 (s, 2H), 4.21 (t, J=5.1 Hz, 2H), 3.99 (t, J=5.0 Hz, 2H), 2.19 (s, 3H).

3-cyclopentyl-N-indan-5-yl-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

Preparation of Example 82

The title compound was prepared in analogy to the preparation of Example 11 by using indan-5-amine instead of 3-(trifluoromethyl)aniline and 3-cyclopentyl-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine (compound 26c) instead of 3-(4-fluorophenyl)-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine (compound 11b). Example 82 was obtained as a white solid. LCMS (M+H + ): 351. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, chloroform-d) δ ppm 7.50 (s, 1H), 7.30-7.24 (m, 1H), 7.16 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.04 (d, J=7.5 Hz, 1H), 6.81 (br. s, 1H), 4.72 (s, 2H), 4.43-4.17 (m, 2H), 3.96 (s, 2H), 2.94-2.76 (m, 5H), 2.15-1.98 (m, 4H), 1.87-1.62 (m, 4H), 1.57-1.44 (m, 2H).

3-cyclopentyl-N-indan-1-yl-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

Preparation of Example 83

The title compound was prepared in analogy to the preparation of Example 11 by using indan-1-amine instead of 3-(trifluoromethyl)aniline and 3-cyclopentyl-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine (compound 26c) instead of 3-(4-fluorophenyl)-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine (compound 11b). Example 83 was obtained as a white solid. LCMS (M+H + ): 351. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, chloroform-d) δ ppm 7.49 (s, 1H), 7.36 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 1H), 7.32-7.29 (m, 2H), 7.28-7.24 (m, 1H), 5.45 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 1H), 5.17-4.79 (m, 1H), 4.63 (s, 2H), 4.34 (t, J=5.1 Hz, 2H), 3.92 (t, J=5.3 Hz, 2H), 3.09-2.99 (m, 1H), 2.96-2.76 (m, 2H), 2.72-2.64 (m, 1H), 2.09-1.96 (m, 2H), 1.92-1.60 (m, 5H), 1.57-1.45 (m, 2H).

N-benzyl-3-cyclopentyl-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

Preparation of Example 84

The title compound was prepared in analogy to the preparation of Example 11 by using benzylamine instead of 3-(trifluoromethyl)aniline and 3-cyclopentyl-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine (compound 26c) instead of 3-(4-fluorophenyl)-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine (compound 11b). Example 84 was obtained as a white solid. LCMS (M+H + ): 325. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, chloroform-d) δ ppm 7.45 (s, 1H), 7.39-7.24 (m, 5H), 5.29 (br. s, 1H), 4.66-4.56 (m, 2H), 4.50-4.37 (m, 2H), 4.27 (t, J=5.1 Hz, 2H), 3.88 (t, J=5.1 Hz, 2H), 2.86-2.72 (m, 1H), 2.07-1.97 (m, 2H), 1.84-1.62 (m, 4H), 1.56-1.42 (m, 2H).

N-(3-cyano-4-fluoro-phenyl)-3-(2,4-difluorophenyl)-6-methyl-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

The title compound was prepared according to the following scheme:

Preparation of 3-(2,4-difluorophenyl)-6-methyl-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine (Compound 85b)

The compound 85b was prepared in analogy to compound 53f by using (2,4-difluorophenyl)boronic acid instead of (4-fluorophenyl)boronic acid. Compound 85b was obtained as a white solid (250 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 250.

Preparation of N-(3-cyano-4-fluoro-phenyl)-3-(2,4-difluorophenyl)-6-methyl-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide (Example 85)

The title compound was prepared in analogy to the preparation of Example 11 by using 5-amino-2-fluorobenzonitrile instead of 3-(trifluoromethyl)aniline and 3-(2,4-difluorophenyl)-6-methyl-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine (compound 85b) instead of 3-(4-fluorophenyl)-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine (compound 11b). Example 85 was obtained as a white solid (33 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 412. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d 6 ) δ ppm 9.09 (s, 1H), 7.94 (dd, J=2.7, 5.7 Hz, 1H), 7.82-7.75 (m, 1H), 7.73 (d, J=1.9 Hz, 1H), 7.56 (dt, J=6.7, 8.8 Hz, 1H), 7.45 (t, J=9.1 Hz, 1H), 7.40-7.36 (m, 1H), 7.19 (dt, J=2.3, 8.3 Hz, 1H), 5.08 (d, J=16.8 Hz, 1H), 4.99-4.89 (m, 1H), 4.53 (d, J=16.9 Hz, 1H), 4.32-4.14 (m, 2H), 1.20 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 3H).

N-(3-cyano-4-fluoro-phenyl)-3-(4-fluorophenyl)-6-methyl-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

Preparation of Example 86

The title compound was prepared in analogy to the preparation of Example 11 by using 5-amino-2-fluoro-benzonitrile instead of 3-trifluoromethylaniline and 3-(4-fluorophenyl)-6-methyl-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine (compound 53f) instead of 3-(4-fluorophenyl)-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine (compound 11b). Example 86 was obtained as a white solid (12 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 394. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d 6 ) δ ppm 9.16 (s, 1H), 7.96 (dd, J=2.7, 5.7 Hz, 1H), 7.87 (s, 1H), 7.84-7.76 (m, 1H), 7.56 (dd, J=5.4, 8.8 Hz, 2H), 7.50-7.41 (m, 1H), 7.27 (t, J=8.8 Hz, 2H), 5.22 (d, J=16.7 Hz, 1H), 5.03-4.85 (m, 1H), 4.67 (d, J=16.7 Hz, 1H), 4.31-4.24 (m, 1H), 4.23-4.12 (m, 1H), 1.19 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 3H).

N-(3-chloro-4-fluoro-phenyl)-3-pyrrolidin-1-yl-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

The title compound was prepared according to the following scheme:

Step 1: Preparation of tert-butyl 3-pyrrolidin-1-yl-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxylate (Compound 87a)

To a solution of tert-butyl 3-iodo-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxylate (compound 1e, 350 mg 1.0 mmol), pyrrolidine (140 mg, 2.0 mmol) and K 3 PO 4 (636 mg, 3.0 mmol) in ethane-1,2-diol/propan-2-ol (10 mL, 2:1, v/v) were added CuI (40 mg 0.2 mmol) under N 2 . The reaction mixture was stirred at microwave for 2 hours at 120° C., and then filtered. The filtrate was concentrated, and the residue was purified by column chromatography to afford compound 87a (100 mg) as a slight yellow oil. LCMS (M+H + ): 293.

3-(2,4-difluorophenyl)-6-methyl-N-[2-(trifluoromethyl)-4-pyridyl]-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

Preparation of Example 88

The title compound was prepared in analogy to the preparation of Example 11 by using 2-(trifluoromethyl)pyridin-4-amine instead of 3-(trifluoromethyl)aniline and 3-(2,4-difluorophenyl)-6-methyl-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine (compound 85b) instead of 3-(4-fluorophenyl)-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine (compound 11b). Example 88 was obtained as a white solid (28 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 438. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d 6 ) δ ppm 9.55 (s, 1H), 8.52 (d, J=5.8 Hz, 1H), 8.02 (d, J=1.5 Hz, 1H), 7.78-7.70 (m, 2H), 7.62-7.52 (m, 1H), 7.43-7.33 (m, 1H), 7.20 (dt, J=2.3, 8.4 Hz, 1H), 5.12 (d, J=16.8 Hz, 1H), 5.01-4.89 (m, 1H), 4.57 (d, J=17.1 Hz, 1H), 4.35-4.28 (m, 1H), 4.27-4.19 (m, 1H), 1.22 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 3H).

N-(3-chloro-4-fluoro-phenyl)-3-(1-piperidyl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

The title compound was prepared according to the following scheme:

Preparation of 3-(1-piperidyl)-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine (Compound 89b)

The compound 89b was prepared in analogy to compound 87b by using piperidine instead of pyrrolidine. Compound 89b was obtained as a slight yellow solid (90 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 207.

Preparation of N-(3-chloro-4-fluoro-phenyl)-3-(1-piperidyl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide (Example 89)

The title compound was prepared in analogy to the preparation of Example 11 by using 3-chloro-4-fluoroaniline instead of 3-(trifluoromethyl)aniline and 3-(1-piperidyl)-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine (compound 89b) instead of 3-(4-fluorophenyl)-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine (compound 11b). Example 89 was obtained as a white solid. LCMS (M+H + ): 378. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d 6 ) δ ppm 9.03 (br. s, 1H), 7.75 (dd, J=2.5, 6.8 Hz, 1H), 7.47-7.40 (m, 1H), 7.36-7.29 (m, 1H), 7.25 (s, 1H), 4.64 (s, 2H), 4.09 (t, J=5.4 Hz, 2H), 3.91 (t, J=5.3 Hz, 2H), 2.85-2.72 (m, 4H), 1.61 (d, J=5.0 Hz, 4H), 1.48 (d, J=5.3 Hz, 2H).

N-(3-chloro-4-fluoro-phenyl)-3-(4,4-difluoro-1-piperidyl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

The title compound was prepared according to the following scheme:

Preparation of 3-(4,4-difluoro-1-piperidyl)-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine (Compound 90b)

The compound 90b was prepared in analogy to compound 87b by using 4,4-difluoropiperidine instead of pyrrolidine. Compound 90b was obtained as a slight yellow solid (90 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 243.

Preparation of N-(3-chloro-4-fluoro-phenyl)-3-(4,4-difluoro-1-piperidyl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide (Example 90)

The title compound was prepared in analogy to the preparation of Example 11 by using 3-chloro-4-fluoroaniline instead of 3-(trifluoromethyl)aniline and 3-(4,4-difluoro-1-piperidyl)-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine (compound 90b) instead of 3-(4-fluorophenyl)-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine (compound 11b). Example 90 was obtained as a white solid. LCMS (M+H + ): 414. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d 6 ) δ ppm 9.03 (s, 1H), 7.75 (dd, J=2.5, 6.8 Hz, 1H), 7.50-7.39 (m, 1H), 7.37-7.23 (m, 2H), 4.66 (s, 2H), 4.15-4.04 (m, 2H), 3.92 (t, J=5.3 Hz, 2H), 2.96 (t, J=5.4 Hz, 4H), 2.16-1.96 (m, 4H).

N-(3-chloro-4-fluoro-phenyl)-3-thiazol-2-yl-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

The title compound was prepared according to the following scheme:

Preparation of 2-(4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazin-3-yl)thiazole (compound 91b)

The compound 91b was prepared in analogy to compound 67c by using 2-bromothiazole instead of 2-chloro-4-(trifluoromethyl)pyridine. Compound 91b was obtained as a white solid (250 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 207.

Preparation of N-(3-chloro-4-fluoro-phenyl)-3-thiazol-2-yl-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide (Example 91)

The title compound was prepared in analogy to the preparation of Example 11 by using 3-chloro-4-fluoroaniline instead of 3-(trifluoromethyl)aniline and 2-(4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazin-3-yl)thiazole (compound 91b) instead of 3-(4-fluorophenyl)-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine (compound 11b). Example 91 was obtained as a white solid (12 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 378. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d 6 ) δ ppm 9.20 (s, 1H), 8.00 (s, 1H), 7.85 (d, J=3.3 Hz, 1H), 7.74 (dd, J=2.6, 6.9 Hz, 1H), 7.64 (d, J=3.3 Hz, 1H), 7.43 (dt, 4.5 Hz, 1H), 7.36-7.28 (m, 1H), 5.00 (s, 2H), 4.26 (t, J=5.3 Hz, 2H), 4.02 (t, J=5.3 Hz, 2H).

N-(3-chloro-4-fluoro-phenyl)-3-(2,4-difluorophenyl)-6-methyl-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

Preparation of Example 92

The title compound was prepared in analogy to the preparation of Example 11 by using 3-chloro-4-fluoroaniline instead of 3-(trifluoromethyl)aniline and 3-(2,4-difluorophenyl)-6-methyl-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine (compound 85b) instead of 3-(4-fluorophenyl)-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine (compound 11b). Example 92 was obtained as a white solid (24 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 421. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d 6 ) δ ppm 8.97 (s, 1H), 7.77-7.68 (m, 2H), 7.65-7.51 (m, 1H), 7.45-7.25 (m, 3H), 7.24-7.12 (m, 1H), 5.08 (d, J=16.8 Hz, 1H), 4.99-4.87 (m, 1H), 4.51 (d, J=16.8 Hz, 1H), 4.32-4.24 (m, 1H), 4.24-4.16 (m, 1H), 1.19 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 3H).

N-(2-chloro-4-pyridyl)-3-(2,4-difluorophenyl)-6-methyl-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

Preparation of Example 93

The title compound was prepared in analogy to the preparation of Example 11 by using 2-chloro-pyridin-4-amine instead of 3-(trifluoromethyl)aniline and 3-(2,4-difluorophenyl)-6-methyl-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine (compound 85b) instead of 3-(4-fluorophenyl)-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine (compound 11b). Example 93 was obtained as a white solid (10 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 404. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d 6 ) δ ppm 9.51 (s, 1H), 8.17 (d, J=5.5 Hz, 1H), 7.73 (s, 1H), 7.64 (s, 1H), 7.57 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 7.47 (s, 1H), 7.42-7.32 (m, 1H), 7.19 (s, 1H), 5.10 (d, J=17.3 Hz, 1H), 4.94 (m, 1H), 4.55 (d, J=16.6 Hz, 1H), 4.35-4.17 (m, 2H), 1.26-1.16 (m, 3H).

N-(3-chloro-4-fluoro-phenyl)-3-(5-fluoro-2-pyridyl)-6-methyl-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

The title compound was prepared according to the following scheme

Preparation of 3-(5-fluoro-2-pyridyl)-6-methyl-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine (Compound 94c)

The compound 94c was prepared in analogy to compound 67c by using 2-chloro-5-fluoro-pyridine instead of 2-chloro-4-(trifluoromethyl)pyridine and tert-butyl 3-iodo-6-methyl-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxylate (compound 53d) instead of tert-butyl 3-iodo-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxylate (compound 1e). Compound 94c was obtained as a white solid (250 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 233.

Preparation of N-(3-chloro-4-fluoro-phenyl)-3-(5-fluoro-2-pyridyl)-6-methyl-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide (Example 94)

The title compound was prepared in analogy to the preparation of Example 11 by using 3-chloro-4-fluoroaniline instead of 3-(trifluoromethyl)aniline and 3-(5-fluoro-2-pyridyl)-6-methyl-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine (compound 94b) instead of 3-(4-fluorophenyl)-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine (compound 11b). Example 94 was obtained as a white solid (48 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 404. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d 6 ) δ ppm 9.03 (s, 1H), 8.58 (d, J=2.9 Hz, 1H), 8.14 (s, 1H), 7.84-7.72 (m, 3H), 7.47-7.40 (m, 1H), 7.37-7.30 (m, 1H), 5.44 (d, J=18.1 Hz, 1H), 4.93-4.84 (m, 1H), 4.62 (d, J=18.2 Hz, 1H), 4.28 (d, J=4.4 Hz, 1H), 4.23-4.17 (m, 1H), 1.18 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 3H).

N-(3-chloro-4-fluoro-phenyl)-3-(3,3-difluoro-1-piperidyl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

The title compound was prepared according to the following scheme:

Preparation of 3-(3,3-difluoro-1-piperidyl)-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine (Compound 95b)

The compound 95b was prepared in analogy to compound 87b by using 4,4-difluoropiperidine instead of pyrrolidine. Compound 95b was afforded as a slight yellow solid (90 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 243.

Preparation of N-(3-chloro-4-fluoro-phenyl)-3-(3,3-difluoro-1-piperidyl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide (Example 95)

The title compound was prepared in analogy to the preparation of Example 11 by using 3-chloro-4-fluoroaniline instead of 3-(trifluoromethyl)aniline and 3-(3,3-difluoro-1-piperidyl)-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine (compound 95b) instead of 3-(4-fluorophenyl)-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine (compound 11b). Example 95 was obtained as a white solid (10 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 414. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d 6 ) δ ppm 9.09 (s, 1H), 7.75 (dd, J=2.5, 7.0 Hz, 1H), 7.44 (d, J=7.5 Hz, 1H), 7.35-7.28 (m, 2H), 4.65 (s, 2H), 4.10 (d, J=5.0 Hz, 2H), 3.93 (d, J=5.3 Hz, 2H), 3.09 (t, J=11.5 Hz, 2H), 2.84 (m, 2H), 1.97 (dd, J=6.5, 13.6 Hz, 2H), 1.78 (m, 2H).

N-(2-chloro-4-pyridyl)-3-cyclopentyl-6-methyl-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

The title compound was prepared according to the following scheme:

Preparation of 3-cyclopentyl-6-methyl-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine (Compound 96c)

The compound 96c was prepared in analogy to compound 26c by using tert-butyl 3-iodo-6-methyl-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxylate (compound 53d) instead of tert-butyl 3-iodo-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxylate (compound 1e). Compound 96c was obtained as a slight yellow solid (90 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 257.

Preparation of N-(2-chloro-4-pyridyl)-3-cyclopentyl-6-methyl-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide (Example 96)

The title compound was prepared in analogy to the preparation of Example 11 by using 2-chloro-pyridin-4-amine instead of 3-(trifluoromethyl)aniline and 3-cyclopentyl-6-methyl-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine (compound 96c) instead of 3-(4-fluorophenyl)-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine (compound 11b). Example 96 was obtained as a white solid (8 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 360. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d 6 ) δ ppm 9.33 (s, 1H), 8.19 (d, J=5.8 Hz, 1H), 7.68 (d, J=1.8 Hz, 1H), 7.50 (dd, J=1.8, 5.7 Hz, 1H), 7.34 (s, 1H), 5.00 (d, J=16.3 Hz, 1H), 4.94-4.82 (m, 1H), 4.40 (d, J=16.2 Hz, 1H), 4.22-4.13 (m, 1H), 4.12-4.05 (m, 1H), 2.92-2.78 (m, 1H), 1.99 (m, 2H), 1.79-1.69 (m, 2H), 1.67-1.55 (m, 2H), 1.47 (m, 2H), 1.11 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 3H).

N-(2-cyano-4-pyridyl)-3-(4-fluorophenyl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

Preparation of Example 97

The title compound was prepared in analogy to the preparation of Example 11 by using 4-aminopyridine-2-carbonitrile instead of 3-(trifluoromethyl)aniline. Example 97 was obtained as a white solid (24 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 363. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d 6 ) δ ppm 9.75 (br.s, 1H), 8.50 (d, J=5.6 Hz, 1H), 8.05 (s, 1H), 7.84 (s, 1H), 7.79-7.70 (m, 1H), 7.50 (dd, J=5.5, 8.6 Hz, 2H), 7.28 (t, J=8.8 Hz, 2H), 4.98 (s, 2H), 4.25 (t, J=5.1 Hz, 2H), 4.04 (t, J=5.1 Hz, 2H).

N-(2-chloro-6-methoxy-4-pyridyl)-3-(4-fluorophenyl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

Preparation of Example 98

The title compound was prepared in analogy to the preparation of Example 11 by using 2-chloro-6-methoxy-pyridin-4-amine instead of 3-(trifluoromethyl)aniline. Example 98 was obtained as a white solid. LCMS (M+H + ): 402. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d 6 ) δ ppm 9.45 (br. s, 1H), 7.83 (s, 1H), 7.49 (dd, J=5.5, 8.7 Hz, 2H), 7.34-7.20 (m, 3H), 6.96 (s, 1H), 4.94 (s, 2H), 4.23 (t, J=5.1 Hz, 2H), 4.01 (t, J=5.3 Hz, 2H), 3.80 (s, 3H).

3-(5-fluoro-2-pyridyl)-6-methyl-N-(3,4,5-trifluorophenyl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

Preparation of Example 99

The title compound was prepared in analogy to the preparation of Example 11 by using 3,4,5-trifluoroaniline instead of 3-(trifluoromethyl)aniline and 3-(5-fluoro-2-pyridyl)-6-methyl-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine (compound 94b) instead of 3-(4-fluorophenyl)-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine (compound 11b). Example 99 was obtained as a white solid (17 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 406. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d 6 ) δ ppm 9.18 (s, 1H), 8.59 (d, J=2.8 Hz, 1H), 8.14 (s, 1H), 7.85-7.73 (m, 2H), 7.43 (dd, J=6.6, 10.7 Hz, 2H), 5.47-5.38 (m, 1H), 4.92-4.85 (m, 1H), 4.69-4.59 (m, 1H), 4.36-4.27 (m, 1H), 4.23-4.17 (m, 1H), 1.18 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 3H).

N-(3-cyano-4-fluoro-phenyl)-3-(5-fluoro-2-pyridyl)-6-methyl-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

Preparation of Example 100

The title compound was prepared in analogy to the preparation of Example 11 by using 5-amino-2-fluoro-benzonitrile instead of 3-(trifluoromethyl)aniline and 3-(5-fluoro-2-pyridyl)-6-methyl-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine (compound 94b) instead of 3-(4-fluorophenyl)-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine (compound 11b). Example 100 was obtained as a white solid. LCMS (M+H + ): 395. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d 6 ) δ ppm 9.22 (s, 1H), 8.58 (d, J=2.8 Hz, 1H), 8.14 (s, 1H), 7.98-7.94 (m, 1H), 7.84-7.74 (m, 3H), 7.46 (s, 1H), 5.45 (d, J=18.1 Hz, 1H), 4.95-4.87 (m, 1H), 4.69-4.605 (m, 1H), 4.34-4.28 (m, 1H), 4.23-4.18 (m, 1H), 1.19 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 3H).

(6R)—N-(3-chloro-4-fluoro-phenyl)-3-(4-fluorophenyl)-6-methyl-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

The title compound was prepared according to the following scheme:

Preparation of (6R)-3-(4-fluorophenyl)-6-methyl-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine (Compound 101f)

The compound 101f was prepared in analogy to compound 53f by using (2R)-2-aminopropan-1-ol instead of 2-aminopropan-1-ol. Compound 101f was obtained as a white solid. LCMS (M+H + ): 232.

Preparation of (6R)—N-(3-chloro-4-fluoro-phenyl)-3-(4-fluorophenyl)-6-methyl-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide (Example 101)

The title compound was prepared in analogy to the preparation of Example 11 by using 3-chloro-4-fluoroaniline instead of 3-trifluoromethylaniline and (6R)-3-(4-fluorophenyl)-6-methyl-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine (compound 101f) instead of 3-(4-fluorophenyl)-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine (compound 11b). Example 101 was obtained as a white solid (8 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 403. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, CD 3 OD) δ ppm 7.81 (s, 1H), 7.63 (dd, J=2.6, 6.7 Hz, 1H), 7.54 (dd, J=5.3, 8.8 Hz, 2H), 7.37-7.33 (m, 1H), 7.18 (dt, J=1.9, 8.8 Hz, 3H), 5.23 (d, J=16.6 Hz, 1H), 5.07-4.97 (m, 1H), 4.72 (d, J=16.3 Hz, 1H), 4.37 (dd, 12.5 Hz, 1H), 4.23 (d, J=13.8 Hz, 1H), 1.29 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 3H).

(6S)—N-(3-chloro-4-fluoro-phenyl)-3-(4-fluorophenyl)-6-methyl-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

The title compound was prepared according to the following scheme:

Preparation of (6S)-3-(4-fluorophenyl)-6-methyl-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine (Compound 102f)

The compound 102f was prepared in analogy to compound 53f by using (2S)-2-aminopropan-1-ol instead of 2-aminopropan-1-ol. Compound 102f was obtained as a white solid (2 g). LCMS (M+H + ): 232.

Preparation of (6S)—N-(3-chloro-4-fluoro-phenyl)-3-(4-fluorophenyl)-6-methyl-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide (Example 102)

The title compound was prepared in analogy to the preparation of Example 11 by using 3-chloro-4-fluoroaniline instead of 3-trifluoromethylaniline and (6S)-3-(4-fluorophenyl)-6-methyl-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine (compound 102f) instead of 3-(4-fluorophenyl)-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine (compound 11b). Example 102 was obtained as a white solid (8 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 403. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, CD 3 OD) δ ppm 7.81 (s, 1H), 7.63 (dd, J=2.6, 6.7 Hz, 1H), 7.54 (dd, J=5.3, 8.8 Hz, 2H), 7.37-7.33 (m, 1H), 7.18 (dt, J=1.9, 8.8 Hz, 3H), 5.23 (d, J=16.6 Hz, 1H), 5.07-4.97 (m, 1H), 4.72 (d, J=16.3 Hz, 1H), 4.37 (dd, J=4.3, 12.5 Hz, 1H), 4.23 (d, J=13.8 Hz, 1H), 1.29 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 3H).

N-(2-chloro-4-pyridyl)-3-cyclopentyl-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

Preparation of Example 103

The title compound was prepared in analogy to the preparation of Example 11 by using 2-chloro-pyridin-4-amine instead of 3-(trifluoromethyl)aniline and 3-cyclopentyl-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine (compound 26c) instead of 3-(4-fluorophenyl)-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine (compound 11b). Example 103 was obtained as a white solid (15 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 346. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d 6 ) δ ppm 9.44 (s, 1H), 8.18 (d, J=5.6 Hz, 1H), 7.66 (d, J=1.5 Hz, 1H), 7.48 (dd, J=1.6, 5.6 Hz, 1H), 7.32 (s, 1H), 4.71 (s, 2H), 4.13 (t, J=5.2 Hz, 2H), 3.95 (t, J=5.1 Hz, 2H), 2.89-2.76 (m, 1H), 1.96 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 2H), 1.78-1.55 (m, 4H), 1.52-1.40 (m, 2H).

N-(benzofuran-6-yl)-3-cyclopentyl-6-methyl-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

Preparation of Example 104

The title compound was prepared in analogy to the preparation of Example 11 by using benzofuran-6-amine instead of 3-(trifluoromethyl)aniline and 3-cyclopentyl-6-methyl-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine (compound 96c) instead of 3-(4-fluorophenyl)-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine (compound 11b). Example 104 was obtained as a white solid. LCMS (M+H + ): 365. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, chloroform-d) δ ppm 7.80 (s, 1H), 7.61 (d, J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 7.52 (d, J=8.3 Hz, 1H), 7.41 (s, 1H), 7.14 (dd, J=1.9, 8.4 Hz, 1H), 6.74 (d, J=1.3 Hz, 1H), 6.61 (s, 1H), 4.99-4.83 (m, 2H), 4.52 (d, J=15.3 Hz, 1H), 4.31 (dd, J=4.1, 12.7 Hz, 1H), 4.16 (d, J=12.5 Hz, 1H), 2.90-2.81 (m, 1H), 2.10-1.99 (m, 2H), 1.83-1.55 (m, 6H), 1.25 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 3H).

N-(3-cyano-4-fluoro-phenyl)-3-(4-fluorophenyl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

Preparation of Example 105

The title compound was prepared in analogy to the preparation of Example 11 by using 5-amino-2-fluoro-benzonitrile instead of 3-(trifluoromethyl)aniline. Example 105 was obtained as a white solid (22 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 380. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d 6 ) δ ppm 9.28 (s, 1H), 7.95 (dd, 5.6 Hz, 1H), 7.86-7.76 (m, 2H), 7.54-7.40 (m, 3H), 7.27 (t, J=8.8 Hz, 2H), 4.95 (s, 2H), 4.23 (t, J=5.1 Hz, 2H), 4.02 (t, J=5.3 Hz, 2H).

N-(3-cyano-5-fluoro-phenyl)-3-(4-fluorophenyl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

The title compound was prepared according to the following scheme:

Preparation of Example 106

To a solution of 3-amino-5-fluoro-benzonitrile (30 mg, 0.2 mmol) in DCM (1 mL), was added trichloromethyl carbonochloridate (19 mg, 0.1 mmol). Then the reaction mixture was stirred at room temperature for 10 mins, to previous reaction mixture was added another mixture of 3-(4-fluorophenyl)-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine (compound 11b, 22 mg, 0.1 mmol) and DIPEA (65 mg, 0.5 mmol) in DCM (1 mL) slowly. The resulting mixture was stirred at room temperature for 5 min and then diluted with EtOAc (10 mL), washed with water (5 mL), brine (5 mL). The organic layer was dried over Na 2 SO 4 and concentrated. The residue was purified by prep-HPLC to afford Example 106 (4 mg) as a white solid. LCMS (M+H + ): 380. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, CD 3 OD) δ ppm 7.77 (s, 1H), 7.71-7.60 (m, 2H), 7.49 (dd, J=5.3, 8.8 Hz, 2H), 7.25-7.12 (m, 3H), 5.00 (s, 2H), 4.32 (t, J=5.5 Hz, 2H), 4.11 (t, J=5.5 Hz, 2H).

3-(4-fluorophenyl)-N-[4-methyl-3-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

Preparation of Example 107

The title compound was prepared in analogy to the preparation of Example 106 by using 4-methyl-3-trifluoromethyl-aniline instead of 3-amino-5-fluoro-benzonitrile. Example 107 was obtained as a white solid (30 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 419. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, CD 3 OD) δ ppm 7.79-7.71 (m, 2H), 7.54 (dd, J=2.1, 8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.49 (dd, J=5.3, 8.8 Hz, 2H), 7.28 (d, J=8.3 Hz, 1H), 7.22-7.11 (m, 2H), 4.98 (s, 2H), 4.31 (t, J=5.4 Hz, 2H), 4.09 (t, J=5.4 Hz, 2H), 2.42 (d, J=1.5 Hz, 3H).

N-[3-chloro-5-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]-3-(4-fluorophenyl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

Preparation of Example 108

The title compound was prepared in analogy to the preparation of Example 106 by using 3-chloro-5-(trifluoromethyl)aniline instead of 3-amino-5-fluoro-benzonitrile. Example 108 was obtained as a white solid (10 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 439. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, CD 3 OD) δ ppm 7.87-7.81 (m, 1H), 7.80-7.72 (m, 2H), 7.49 (dd, J=5.3, 8.8 Hz, 2H), 7.33 (s, 1H), 7.18 (t, J=8.9 Hz, 2H), 5.00 (s, 2H), 4.32 (t, J=5.4 Hz, 2H), 4.11 (t, J=5.4 Hz, 2H).

N-(3,4-difluorophenyl)-3-(4-fluorophenyl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

Preparation of Example 109

The title compound was prepared in analogy to the preparation of Example 106 by using 3,4-difluoroaniline instead of 3-amino-5-fluoro-benzonitrile. Example 109 was obtained as a white solid (9 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 373. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, CD 3 OD) δ ppm 7.77 (s, 1H), 7.53-7.41 (m, 3H), 7.23-7.10 (m, 4H), 4.97 (s, 2H), 4.30 (t, J=5.4 Hz, 2H), 4.10 (t, J=5.4 Hz, 2H).

N-(3-chloro-4-cyano-phenyl)-3-(4-fluorophenyl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

Preparation of Example 110

The title compound was prepared in analogy to the preparation of Example 106 by using 4-amino-2-chloro-benzonitrile instead of 3-amino-5-fluoro-benzonitrile. Example 110 was obtained as a white solid (5 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 396. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, CD 3 OD) δ ppm 7.89-7.84 (m, 1H), 7.77 (s, 1H), 7.68 (d, J=8.5 Hz, 1H), 7.58-7.44 (m, 3H), 7.18 (t, J=8.8 Hz, 2H), 5.00 (s, 2H), 4.30 (t, J=5.4 Hz, 2H), 4.10 (t, J=5.4 Hz, 2H).

3-(4-fluorophenyl)-N-(3,4,5-trifluorophenyl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

Preparation of Example 111

The title compound was prepared in analogy to the preparation of Example 106 by using 3,4,5-trifluoroaniline instead of 3-amino-5-fluoro-benzonitrile. Example 111 was obtained as a white solid (5 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 391. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, CD 3 OD) δ ppm 7.77 (s, 1H), 7.49 (dd, J=5.3, 8.8 Hz, 2H), 7.27 (dd, J=6.5, 10.3 Hz, 2H), 7.18 (t, J=8.9 Hz, 2H), 4.97 (s, 2H), 4.30 (t, J=5.4 Hz, 2H), 4.08 (t, J=5.4 Hz, 2H).

N-(3,5-difluorophenyl)-3-(4-fluorophenyl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

Preparation of Example 112

The title compound was prepared in analogy to the preparation of Example 106 by using 3,5-difluoroaniline instead of 3-amino-5-fluoro-benzonitrile. Example 112 was obtained as a white solid (10 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 373. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, CD 3 OD) δ ppm 7.77 (s, 1H), 7.49 (dd, J=5.4, 8.9 Hz, 2H), 7.23-7.08 (m, 4H), 6.64-6.49 (m, 1H), 4.98 (s, 2H), 4.31 (t, J=5.4 Hz, 2H), 4.10 (t, J=5.4 Hz, 2H).

N-[4-chloro-3-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]-3-(4-fluorophenyl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

Preparation of Example 113

The title compound was prepared in analogy to the preparation of Example 106 by using 4-chloro-3-(trifluoromethyl)aniline instead of 3-amino-5-fluoro-benzonitrile. Example 113 was obtained as a white solid (12 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 439. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, CD 3 OD) δ ppm 7.93 (d, J=2.5 Hz, 1H), 7.77 (s, 1H), 7.69 (dd, J=2.5, 8.8 Hz, 1H), 7.55-7.43 (m, 3H), 7.18 (t, J=8.8 Hz, 2H), 5.00 (s, 2H), 4.32 (t, J=5.4 Hz, 2H), 4.12 (t, J=5.4 Hz, 2H).

N-(3-ethylphenyl)-3-(4-fluorophenyl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

Preparation of Example 114

The title compound was prepared in analogy to the preparation of Example 106 by using 3-ethylaniline instead of 3-amino-5-fluoro-benzonitrile. Example 114 was obtained as a white solid (11 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 365. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, CD 3 OD) δ ppm 7.77 (s, 1H), 7.58-7.42 (m, 2H), 7.32-7.07 (m, 5H), 6.99-6.81 (m, 1H), 4.98 (s, 2H), 4.31 (t, J=5.4 Hz, 2H), 4.09 (t, J=5.4 Hz, 2H), 2.63 (q, J=7.5 Hz, 2H), 1.24 (t, J=7.7 Hz, 3H).

N-(3-ethynylphenyl)-3-(4-fluorophenyl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

Preparation of Example 115

The title compound was prepared in analogy to the preparation of Example 106 by using 3-ethynylaniline instead of 3-amino-5-fluoro-benzonitrile. Example 115 was obtained as a white solid (12 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 361. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, CD 3 OD) δ ppm 7.77 (s, 1H), 7.56 (t, J=1.8 Hz, 1H), 7.53-7.46 (m, 2H), 7.45-7.40 (m, 1H), 7.27 (t, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.22-7.12 (m, 3H), 4.98 (s, 2H), 4.31 (t, J=5.4 Hz, 2H), 4.10 (t, J=5.5 Hz, 2H), 3.47 (s, 1H).

3-(4-fluorophenyl)-N-(3-isopropylphenyl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

Preparation of Example 116

The title compound was prepared in analogy to the preparation of Example 106 by using 3-isopropylaniline instead of 3-amino-5-fluoro-benzonitrile. Example 116 was obtained as a white solid (17 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 379. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, CD 3 OD) δ ppm 7.77 (s, 1H), 7.50 (dd, J=5.4, 8.9 Hz, 2H), 7.28 (s, 1H), 7.25-7.12 (m, 4H), 7.01-6.90 (m, 1H), 4.98 (s, 2H), 4.31 (t, J=5.5 Hz, 2H), 4.10 (t, J=5.5 Hz, 2H), 2.91-2.83 (m, 1H), 1.25 (d, J=7.0 Hz, 6H).

3-(4-fluorophenyl)-N-(3-methoxyphenyl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

Preparation of Example 117

The title compound was prepared in analogy to the preparation of Example 106 by using 3-methoxyl aniline instead of 3-amino-5-fluoro-benzonitrile. Example 117 was obtained as a white solid (10 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 367. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, CD 3 OD) δ ppm 7.77 (s, 1H), 7.49 (dd, J=5.3, 8.8 Hz, 2H), 7.18 (dt, J=3.6, 8.5 Hz, 3H), 7.07 (t, J=2.2 Hz, 1H), 6.96 (dd, J=1.2, 8.1 Hz, 1H), 6.63 (dd, J=1.8, 8.2 Hz, 1H), 4.97 (s, 2H), 4.31 (t, J=5.5 Hz, 2H), 4.09 (t, J=5.5 Hz, 2H), 3.78 (s, 3H).

N-phenyl-3-[2-(trifluoromethoxy)phenyl]-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

Preparation of Example 118

The title compound was prepared in analogy to the preparation of Example 1 by using 2-(trifluoromethoxy)phenyl-boronic acid instead of (4-fluorophenyl)boronic acid. Example 118 was obtained as a white solid (21 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 403. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, CD 3 OD) δ ppm 7.69 (s, 1H), 7.56-7.48 (m, 1H), 7.47-7.42 (m, 3H), 7.41-7.34 (m, 2H), 7.33-7.24 (m, 2H), 7.10-7.01 (m, 1H), 4.84 (s, 2H), 4.34 (t, J=5.5 Hz, 2H), 4.10 (t, J=5.5 Hz, 2H).

3-(3-chloro-4-fluoro-phenyl)-N-phenyl-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

Preparation of Example 119

The title compound was prepared in analogy to the preparation of Example 1 by using (3-chloro-4-fluorophenyl)boronic acid instead of (4-fluorophenyl)boronic acid. Example 119 was obtained as a white solid (32 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 371. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, CD 3 OD) δ ppm 7.80 (s, 1H), 7.59 (dd, J=1.9, 7.0 Hz, 1H), 7.49-7.35 (m, 3H), 7.35-7.23 (m, 3H), 7.12-7.01 (m, 1H), 4.98 (s, 2H), 4.31 (t, J=5.4 Hz, 2H), 4.09 (t, J=5.4 Hz, 2H).

3-(m-tolyl)-N-phenyl-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

Preparation of Example 120

The title compound was prepared in analogy to the preparation of Example 1 by using (3-methyl-phenyl)boronic acid instead of (4-fluorophenyl)boronic acid. Example 120 was obtained as a white solid. LCMS (M+H + ): 333. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, CD 3 OD) δ ppm 7.77 (s, 1H), 7.43-7.36 (m, 2H), 7.34-7.21 (m, 5H), 7.15-7.01 (m, 2H), 4.99 (s, 2H), 4.31 (t, J=5.5 Hz, 2H), 4.09 (t, J=5.5 Hz, 2H), 2.40 (s, 3H).

3-(3-bromophenyl)-N-phenyl-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

Preparation of Example 121

The title compound was prepared in analogy to the preparation of Example 1 by using (3-bromophenyl)boronic acid instead of (4-fluorophenyl)boronic acid. Example 121 was obtained as a white solid (14 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 397. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, CD 3 OD) δ ppm 7.82 (s, 1H), 7.65 (s, 1H), 7.50-7.42 (m, 2H), 7.41-7.34 (m, 3H), 7.33-7.24 (m, 2H), 7.10-7.01 (m, 1H), 5.00 (s, 2H), 4.32 (t, J=5.5 Hz, 2H), 4.10 (t, J=5.4 Hz, 2H).

N-(3-ethynyl-4-fluoro-phenyl)-3-(4-fluorophenyl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

Preparation of Example 122

The title compound was prepared in analogy to the preparation of Example 106 by using 3-ethynyl-4-fluoro-aniline instead of 3-amino-5-fluoro-benzonitrile. Example 122 was obtained as a white solid (10 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 379. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, CD 3 OD) δ ppm 8.57 (s, 1H), 7.77 (s, 1H), 7.55 (dd, J=2.8, 6.3 Hz, 1H), 7.52-7.47 (m, 1H), 7.44-7.39 (m, 1H), 7.18 (t, J=8.8 Hz, 2H), 7.08 (t, J=9.0 Hz, 1H), 4.97 (s, 2H), 4.31 (t, J=5.5 Hz, 2H), 4.09 (t, J=5.4 Hz, 2H), 3.76 (s, 1H).

N-(3-chloro-5-fluoro-phenyl)-3-(4-fluorophenyl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

Preparation of Example 123

The title compound was prepared in analogy to the preparation of Example 106 by using 3-chloro-5-fluoro-aniline instead of 3-amino-5-fluoro-benzonitrile. Example 123 was obtained as a white solid (9 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 389. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, CD 3 OD) δ ppm 7.77 (s, 1H), 7.53-7.45 (m, 2H), 7.35 (d, J=0.9 Hz, 1H), 7.28 (td, J=2.1, 11.2 Hz, 1H), 7.22-7.14 (m, 2H), 6.84 (td, J=2.0, 8.5 Hz, 1H), 4.98 (s, 2H), 4.31 (t, J=5.4 Hz, 2H), 4.09 (t, J=5.5 Hz, 2H).

N-(2-chloro-4-pyridyl)-3-(4-fluorophenyl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

Preparation of Example 124

The title compound was prepared in analogy to the preparation of Example 106 by using 2-chloropyridin-4-amine instead of 3-amino-5-fluoro-benzonitrile. Example 124 was obtained as a white solid (10 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 372. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, CD 3 OD) δ ppm 8.15 (d, J=5.9 Hz, 1H), 7.77 (s, 1H), 7.69 (d, J=1.9 Hz, 1H), 7.53-7.43 (m, 3H), 7.19 (t, J=8.8 Hz, 2H), 5.00 (s, 2H), 4.32 (t, J=5.4 Hz, 2H), 4.11 (t, J=5.4 Hz, 2H).

N-(2,6-dimethyl-4-pyridyl)-3-(4-fluorophenyl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

Preparation of Example 125

The title compound was prepared in analogy to the preparation of Example 106 by using 2,6-dimethylpyridin-4-amine instead of 3-amino-5-fluoro-benzonitrile. Example 125 was obtained as a white solid (10 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 366. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, CD 3 OD) δ ppm 7.77 (s, 1H), 7.48 (dd, J=5.3, 8.8 Hz, 2H), 7.41 (s, 2H), 7.18 (t, J=8.8 Hz, 2H), 5.00 (s, 2H), 4.32 (t, J=5.5 Hz, 2H), 4.11 (t, J=5.5 Hz, 2H), 2.52 (s, 6H).

3-(4-fluorophenyl)-N-[2-(trifluoromethyl)-4-pyridyl]-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

Preparation of Example 126

The title compound was prepared in analogy to the preparation of Example 106 by using 2-(trifluoromethyl)pyridin-4-amine instead of 3-amino-5-fluoro-benzonitrile. Example 126 was obtained as a white solid (9 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 406. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, CD 3 OD) δ ppm 8.48 (d, J=5.8 Hz, 1H), 8.02 (d, J=2.0 Hz, 1H), 7.77 (s, 1H), 7.74 (dd, J=2.0, 5.6 Hz, 1H), 7.49 (dd, J=5.3, 8.8 Hz, 2H), 7.26-7.13 (m, 2H), 5.02 (s, 2H), 4.36-4.32 (t, J=5.5 Hz, 2H), 4.13 (t, J=5.5 Hz, 2H).

N-(3-chloro-4-fluoro-phenyl)-1-(4-fluorophenyl)-6,8-dihydro-5H-imidazo[1,5-a]pyrazine-7-carboxamide

Preparation of Example 127

The title compound was prepared in analogy to the preparation of Example 106 by using 3-chloro-4-fluoroaniline instead of 3-amino-5-fluoro-benzonitrile and 1-(4-fluorophenyl)-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroimidazo[1,5-a]pyrazine (compound 9e) instead of 3-(4-fluorophenyl)-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine (compound 11b). Example 127 was obtained as a white solid (21 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 389. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, CD 3 OD) δ ppm 7.76 (s, 1H), 7.69-7.59 (m, 3H), 7.35-7.31 (m, 1H), 7.23-7.11 (m, 3H), 4.99 (s, 2H), 4.27 (t, J=5.4 Hz, 2H), 3.99 (t, J=5.4 Hz, 2H).

N-(3-bromo-4-fluoro-phenyl)-3-(4-fluorophenyl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

Preparation of Example 128

The title compound was prepared in analogy to the preparation of Example 106 by using 3-bromo-4-fluoro-aniline instead of 3-amino-5-fluoro-benzonitrile. Example 128 was obtained as a white solid (3 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 433. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, CD 3 OD) δ ppm 7.80-7.70 (m, 2H), 7.49 (dd, J=5.3, 9.0 Hz, 2H), 7.39-7.35 (m, 1H), 7.23-7.08 (m, 3H), 4.97 (s, 2H), 4.31 (t, J=5.5 Hz, 2H), 4.08 (t, J=5.4 Hz, 2H).

N-[3-(difluoromethoxy)phenyl]-3-(4-fluorophenyl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

Preparation of Example 129

The title compound was prepared in analogy to the preparation of Example 106 by using 3-(difluoromethoxy)aniline instead of 3-amino-5-fluoro-benzonitrile. Example 129 was obtained as a white solid (6 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 403. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, CD 3 OD) δ ppm 7.77 (s, 1H), 7.49 (dd, J=5.3, 8.8 Hz, 2H), 7.36-7.22 (m, 3H), 7.18 (t, J=8.8 Hz, 2H), 6.80 (t, J=76 Hz, 1H), 6.83 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 4.98 (s, 2H), 4.31 (t, J=5.4 Hz, 2H), 4.10 (t, J=5.5 Hz, 2H).

3-(4-fluorophenyl)-N-[4-fluoro-3-(trifluoromethoxy)phenyl]-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

Preparation of Example 130

The title compound was prepared in analogy to the preparation of Example 106 by using 4-fluoro-3-(trifluoromethoxy)aniline instead of 3-amino-5-fluoro-benzonitrile. Example 130 was obtained as a white solid (6 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 439. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, CD 3 OD) δ ppm 7.77 (s, 1H), 7.62 (dd, J=1.1, 6.9 Hz, 1H), 7.53-7.46 (m, 2H), 7.42-7.38 (m, 1H), 7.29-7.11 (m, 3H), 4.98 (s, 2H), 4.31 (t, J=5.4 Hz, 2H), 4.09 (t, J=5.5 Hz, 2H).

N-[3-(difluoromethyl)phenyl]-3-(4-fluorophenyl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

Preparation of Example 131

The title compound was prepared in analogy to the preparation of Example 106 by using 3-(difluoromethyl)aniline instead of 3-amino-5-fluoro-benzonitrile. Example 131 was obtained as a white solid (12 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 387. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, CD 3 OD) δ ppm 7.77 (s, 1H), 7.65 (s, 1H), 7.59-7.45 (m, 3H), 7.41 (t, J=7.9 Hz, 1H), 7.24-7.13 (m, 3H), 6.73 (t, J=56 Hz, 1H), 4.99 (s, 2H), 4.32 (t, J=5.4 Hz, 2H), 4.11 (t, J=5.4 Hz, 2H).

3-(4-fluorophenyl)-N-(m-tolyl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

Preparation of Example 132

The title compound was prepared in analogy to the preparation of Example 106 by using 3-methylaniline instead of 3-amino-5-fluoro-benzonitrile. Example 132 was obtained as a white solid (5 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 351. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, CD 3 OD) δ ppm 7.77 (s, 1H), 7.49 (dd, J=5.3, 8.5 Hz, 2H), 7.27-7.08 (m, 5H), 6.90 (d, J=3.8 Hz, 1H), 4.97 (s, 2H), 4.31 (t, J=5.4 Hz, 2H), 4.09 (t, J=5.4 Hz, 2H), 2.32 (s, 3H).

N-phenyl-3-[3-(trifluoromethoxy)phenyl]-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

Preparation of Example 133

The title compound was prepared in analogy to the preparation of Example 1 by using 3-(trifluoromethoxy)phenyl-boronic acid instead of (4-fluorophenyl)boronic acid. Example 133 was obtained as a white solid (21 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 403. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, CD 3 OD) δ ppm 7.86 (s, 1H), 7.58-7.44 (m, 2H), 7.42-7.36 (m, 3H), 7.29 (t, J=7.9 Hz, 2H), 7.21 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.11-7.02 (m, 1H), 5.02 (s, 2H), 4.33 (t, J=5.4 Hz, 2H), 4.11 (t, J=5.4 Hz, 2H).

1-(2,4-difluorophenyl)-N-(3-ethynyl-4-fluoro-phenyl)-6,8-dihydro-5H-imidazo[1,5-a]pyrazine-7-carboxamide

The title compound was prepared according to the following scheme:

Preparation of 1-(2,4-difluorophenyl)-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroimidazo[1,5-a]pyrazine (Compound 134b)

The compound 134b was prepared in analogy to compound 9e by using (2,4-difluorophenyl)boronic acid instead of (4-fluorophenyl)boronic acid. Compound 134b was obtained as a white solid (250 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 236.

Preparation of 1-(2,4-difluorophenyl)-N-(3-ethynyl-4-fluoro-phenyl)-6,8-dihydro-5H-imidazo[1,5-a]pyrazine-7-carboxamide (Example 134)

The title compound was prepared in analogy to the preparation of Example 106 by using 3-ethynyl-4-fluoro-aniline instead of 3-amino-5-fluoro-benzonitrile and 1-(2,4-difluorophenyl)-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroimidazo[1,5-a]pyrazine (compound 134b) instead of 3-(4-fluorophenyl)-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine (compound 11b). Example 134 was obtained as a white solid (11 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 397. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, CD 3 OD) δ ppm 7.81 (s, 1H), 7.70-7.59 (m, 1H), 7.53 (dd, J=2.8, 6.3 Hz, 1H), 7.41-7.37 (m, 1H), 7.15-7.01 (m, 3H), 4.81 (s, 2H), 4.28 (t, J=5.5 Hz, 2H), 3.99 (J=5.5 Hz, 2H), 3.75 (s, 1H).

N-(3-chloro-4-fluoro-phenyl)-1-(2,4-difluorophenyl)-6,8-dihydro-5H-imidazo[1,5-a]pyrazine-7-carboxamide

Preparation of Example 135

The title compound was prepared in analogy to the preparation of Example 106 by using 3-chloro-4-fluoro-aniline instead of 3-amino-5-fluoro-benzonitrile and 1-(2,4-difluorophenyl)-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroimidazo[1,5-a]pyrazine (compound 134b) instead of 3-(4-fluorophenyl)-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine (compound 11b). Example 135 was obtained as a white solid (18 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 407. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, CD 3 OD) δ ppm 7.82 (s, 1H), 7.69-7.56 (m, 2H), 7.32-7.28 (m, 1H), 7.20-7.00 (m, 3H), 4.81 (d, J=1.0 Hz, 2H), 4.28 (t, J=5.4 Hz, 2H), 3.99 (J=5.5 Hz, 2H).

N-(3-cyano-4-fluoro-phenyl)-1-(2,4-difluorophenyl)-6,8-dihydro-5H-imidazo[1,5-a]pyrazine-7-carboxamide

Preparation of Example 136

The title compound was prepared in analogy to the preparation of Example 106 by using 5-amino-2-fluoro-benzonitrile instead of 3-amino-5-fluoro-benzonitrile and 1-(2,4-difluorophenyl)-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroimidazo[1,5-a]pyrazine (compound 134b) instead of 3-(4-fluorophenyl)-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine (compound 11b). Example 136 was obtained as a white solid (23 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 398. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, CD 3 OD) δ ppm 7.87-7.76 (m, 2H), 7.74-7.58 (m, 2H), 7.28 (t, J=9.0 Hz, 1H), 7.15-7.04 (m, 2H), 4.82 (d, J=1.0 Hz, 2H), 4.29 (t, J=5.5 Hz, 2H), 4.00 (t, J=5.5 Hz, 2H).

N-(3-cyano-4,5-difluoro-phenyl)-1-(2,4-difluorophenyl)-6,8-dihydro-5H-imidazo[1,5-a]pyrazine-7-carboxamide

Preparation of Example 137

The title compound was prepared in analogy to the preparation of Example 106 by using 5-amino-2,3-difluoro-benzonitrile instead of 3-amino-5-fluoro-benzonitrile and 1-(2,4-difluorophenyl)-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroimidazo[1,5-a]pyrazine (compound 134b) instead of 3-(4-fluorophenyl)-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine (compound 11b). Example 137 was obtained as a white solid (8 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 416. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, CD 3 OD) δ ppm 7.83 (s, 1H), 7.70-7.53 (m, 2H), 7.29-7.25 (m, 1H), 7.13-7.02 (m, 2H), 4.85 (d, J=1.0 Hz, 2H), 4.32 (t, J=5.4 Hz, 2H), 4.03 (t, J=5.4 Hz, 2H).

1-(2,4-difluorophenyl)-N-(3,4,5-trifluorophenyl)-6,8-dihydro-5H-imidazo[1,5-a]pyrazine-7-carboxamide

Preparation of Example 138

The title compound was prepared in analogy to the preparation of Example 106 by using 3,4,5-trifluoroaniline instead of 3-amino-5-fluoro-benzonitrile and 1-(2,4-difluorophenyl)-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroimidazo[1,5-a]pyrazine (compound 134b) instead of 3-(4-fluorophenyl)-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine (compound 11b). Example 138 was obtained as a white solid (10 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 409. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, CD 3 OD) δ ppm 7.82 (s, 1H), 7.64 (dt, J=6.5, 8.7 Hz, 1H), 7.30-7.17 (m, 2H), 7.14-7.02 (m, 2H), 4.80 (d, J=1.0 Hz, 2H), 4.28 (t, J=5.4 Hz, 2H), 3.98 (t, J=5.4 Hz, 2H).

3-(2,4-difluorophenyl)-N-(3-ethynyl-4-fluoro-phenyl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

Preparation of Example 139

The title compound was prepared in analogy to the preparation of Example 106 by using 3-ethynyl-4-fluoro-aniline instead of 3-amino-5-fluoro-benzonitrile and 3-(2,4-difluorophenyl)-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine (compound 60b) instead of 3-(4-fluorophenyl)-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine (compound 11b). Example 70 was obtained as a white solid (9 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 397. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, CD 3 OD) δ ppm 7.72 (d, J=1.5 Hz, 1H), 7.57-7.44 (m, 2H), 7.42-7.38 (m, 1H), 7.17-6.99 (m, 3H), 4.86 (s, 2H), 4.32 (t, J=5.5 Hz, 2H), 4.09 (t, J=5.5 Hz, 2H), 3.76 (s, 1H).

N-(6-chloro-5-fluoro-2-pyridyl)-3-(4-fluorophenyl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

The title compound was prepared according to the following scheme:

N-(3-cyclopropylphenyl)-3-(4-fluorophenyl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

Preparation of Example 141

The title compound was prepared in analogy to the preparation of Example 106 by using 3-cyclopropylaniline (CAS: 485402-64-0, catalog number: AQ14074, Shanghai AQBioPharma Co. Ltd) instead of 3-amino-5-fluoro-benzonitrile. Example 141 was obtained as a white solid (6 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 377. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, CD 3 OD) δ ppm 7.77 (s, 1H), 7.49 (dd, J=5.3, 8.8 Hz, 2H), 7.25-7.04 (m, 5H), 6.87-6.73 (m, 1H), 4.97 (s, 2H), 4.31 (t, J=5.4 Hz, 2H), 4.09 (t, J=5.4 Hz, 2H), 1.96-1.79 (m, 1H), 1.00-0.90 (m, 2H), 0.74-0.60 (m, 2H).

N-(3-cyano-4-fluoro-phenyl)-3-(2,4-difluorophenyl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

Preparation of Example 142

The title compound was prepared in analogy to the preparation of Example 106 by using 5-amino-2-fluoro-benzonitrile instead of 3-amino-5-fluoro-benzonitrile and 3-(2,4-difluorophenyl)-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine (compound 50b) instead of 3-(4-fluorophenyl)-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine (compound 11b). Example 142 was obtained as a white solid (4 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 398. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, CD 3 OD) δ ppm 7.87-7.77 (m, 1H), 7.75-7.65 (m, 2H), 7.54-7.40 (m, 1H), 7.29 (t, J=8.9 Hz, 1H), 7.15-7.01 (m, 2H), 4.87 (s, 2H), 4.33 (t, J=5.4 Hz, 2H), 4.11 (t, J=5.5 Hz, 2H).

N-(6-chloro-5-fluoro-2-pyridyl)-3-(2,4-difluorophenyl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

Preparation of Example 143

The title compound was prepared in analogy to the preparation of Example 140 by using 3-(2,4-difluorophenyl)-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine (compound 60b) instead of 3-(4-fluorophenyl)-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine (compound 11b). Example 143 was obtained as a white solid. LCMS (M+H + ): 408. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, CD 3 OD) δ ppm 7.81 (dd, J=3.0, 8.8 Hz, 1H), 7.71 (d, J=1.3 Hz, 1H), 7.64 (t, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.54-7.42 (m, 1H), 7.14-7.02 (m, 2H), 4.87 (s, 2H), 4.32 (t, J=5.5 Hz, 2H), 4.12 (t, J=5.5 Hz, 2H).

N-(3,4-difluoro-5-methyl-phenyl)-3-(4-fluorophenyl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

Preparation of Example 144

The title compound was prepared in analogy to the preparation of Example 106 by using 3,4-difluoro-5-methyl-aniline (CAS: 1505944-46-6, catalog number: AQ14079, Shanghai AQBioPharma Co. Ltd) instead of 3-amino-5-fluoro-benzonitrile. Example 144 was obtained as a white solid (10 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 387. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d 6 ) δ ppm 8.99 (s, 1H), 7.83 (s, 1H), 7.49 (dd, J=5.4, 8.9 Hz, 2H), 7.44-7.38 (m, 1H), 7.32-7.22 (m, 2H), 7.11 (d, J=6.0 Hz, 1H), 4.92 (s, 2H), 4.21 (t, J=5.4 Hz, 2H), 3.99 (t, J=5.4 Hz, 2H), 2.24 (d, J=2.0 Hz, 3H).

N-(3-chloro-4,5-difluoro-phenyl)-3-(4-fluorophenyl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

Preparation of Example 145

The title compound was prepared in analogy to the preparation of Example 106 by using 3-chloro-4,5-difluoro-aniline (CAS: 149144-05-8, catalog number: AQ14076, Shanghai AQBioPharma Co. Ltd) instead of 3-amino-5-fluoro-benzonitrile. Example 145 was obtained as a white solid (10 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 407. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, CD 3 OD) δ ppm 7.77 (s, 1H), 7.50-7.35 (m, 4H), 7.18 (t, J=8.8 Hz, 2H), 4.97 (s, 2H), 4.31 (t, J=5.4 Hz, 2H), 4.08 (t, J=5.4 Hz, 2H).

N-(3-cyclopropyl-4,5-difluoro-phenyl)-3-(4-fluorophenyl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

Preparation of Example 146

The title compound was prepared in analogy to the preparation of Example 106 by using 3-cyclopropyl-4,5-difluoro-aniline (catalog number: AQ14078, Shanghai AQBioPharma Co. Ltd) instead of 3-amino-5-fluoro-benzonitrile. Example 146 was obtained as a white solid (10 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 413. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, CD 3 OD) δ ppm 7.77 (s, 1H), 7.48 (dd, J=5.3, 8.8 Hz, 2H), 7.29-7.12 (m, 3H), 6.79-6.69 (m, 1H), 4.95 (s, 2H), 4.30 (t, J=5.5 Hz, 2H), 4.07 (t, J=5.5 Hz, 2H), 2.16-2.03 (m, 1H), 1.09-0.98 (m, 2H), 0.80-0.68 (m, 2H).

N-[3-(1,1-difluoroethyl)phenyl]-3-(4-fluorophenyl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

The title compound was prepared according to the following scheme:

N-(3-chloro-4-fluoro-phenyl)-3-(4-chloro-5-fluoro-2-pyridyl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide and N-(3-chloro-4-fluoro-phenyl)-3-(2-chloro-5-fluoro-4-pyridyl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

The title compound was prepared according to the following scheme:

Preparation of [3-(4-chloro-5-fluoro-2-pyridyl)-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine and 3-(2-chloro-5-fluoro-4-pyridyl)-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine] (Compound 148b)

The compound 148b was prepared in analogy to compound 67c by using 2,4-dichloro-5-fluoro-pyridine instead of 2-chloro-4-(trifluoromethyl)pyridine. Compound 148b was obtained as a white solid (50 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 253.

Preparation of N-(3-chloro-4-fluoro-phenyl)-3-(4-chloro-5-fluoro-2-pyridyl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide and N-(3-chloro-4-fluoro-phenyl)-3-(2-chloro-5-fluoro-4-pyridyl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide (Example 148 and 149)

The title compound was prepared in analogy to the preparation of Example 140 by using phenyl N-(3-chloro-4-fluoro-phenyl)carbamate (compound 12i) instead of phenyl N-(6-chloro-5-fluoro-2-pyridyl)carbamate (compound 140d) and compound 148b instead of 3-(4-fluorophenyl)-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine (compound 11b).

Example 148 (2 mg) was obtained as a white solid. LCMS (M+H + ): 424. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, CD 3 OD) δ ppm 8.36 (d, J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 7.96 (d, J=2.5 Hz, 1H), 7.61 (dd, J=2.5, 6.8 Hz, 1H), 7.58 (d, J=5.5 Hz, 1H), 7.34-7.30 (m, 1H), 7.17 (t, J=9.0 Hz, 1H), 5.00 (s, 2H), 4.34 (t, J=5.4 Hz, 2H), 4.11 (t, J=5.5 Hz, 2H).

Example 149 (18 mg) was obtained as a white solid. LCMS (M+H + ): 424. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, CD 3 OD) δ ppm 8.55 (d, J=1.3 Hz, 1H), 8.07 (s, 1H), 7.90 (d, J=5.8 Hz, 1H), 7.62 (dd, J=2.6, 6.7 Hz, 1H), 7.36-7.31 (m, 1H), 7.17 (t, J=9.0 Hz, 1H), 5.16 (s, 2H), 4.31 (t, J=5.4 Hz, 2H), 4.06 (t, J=5.5 Hz, 2H).

N-(3-cyclopropyl-4-fluoro-phenyl)-3-(2,4-difluorophenyl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

Preparation of Example 150

The title compound was prepared in analogy to the preparation of Example 106 by using 3-cyclopropyl-4-fluoro-aniline (CAS: 890129-90-5, catalog number: AQ14079, Shanghai AQBioPharma Co. Ltd) instead of 3-amino-5-fluoro-benzonitrile and 3-(2,4-difluorophenyl)-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine (compound 60b, 40 mg) instead of 3-(4-fluorophenyl)-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine (compound 11b). Example 150 was obtained as a white solid (13 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 413. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, chloroform-d) δ ppm 7.68 (s, 1H), 7.38-7.27 (m, 1H), 7.10-6.86 (m, 5H), 6.57 (br. s, 1H), 4.74 (s, 2H), 4.36 (br. s, 2H), 4.04 (br. s, 2H), 2.09-2.03 (m, 1H), 1.04-0.91 (m, 2H), 0.77-0.63 (m, 2H).

N-(2-chloro-4-pyridyl)-1-(2,4-difluorophenyl)-6,8-dihydro-5H-imidazo[1,5-a]pyrazine-7-carboxamide

Preparation of Example 151

The title compound was prepared in analogy to the preparation of Example 106 by using 2-chloro-pyridin-4-amine instead of 3-amino-5-fluoro-benzonitrile and 1-(2,4-difluorophenyl)-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroimidazo[1,5-a]pyrazine (compound 134b) instead of 3-(4-fluorophenyl)-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine (compound 11b). Example 151 was obtained as a white solid (2 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 390. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, CD 3 OD) δ ppm 8.13 (d, J=5.8 Hz, 1H), 7.82 (s, 1H), 7.70-7.59 (m, 2H), 7.44 (dd, J=2.0, 5.8 Hz, 1H), 7.16-7.02 (m, 2H), 4.83 (s, 2H), 4.30 (t, J=5.5 Hz, 2H), 4.01 (t, J=5.5 Hz, 2H).

1-(2,4-difluorophenyl)-N-[2-(trifluoromethyl)-4-pyridyl]-6,8-dihydro-5H-imidazo[1,5-a]pyrazine-7-carboxamide

Preparation of Example 152

The title compound was prepared in analogy to the preparation of Example 106 by using 2-(trifluoromethyl)pyridine-4-amine instead of 3-amino-5-fluoro-benzonitrile and 1-(2,4-difluorophenyl)-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroimidazo[1,5-a]pyrazine (compound 134b) instead of 3-(4-fluorophenyl)-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine (compound 11b). Example 152 was obtained as a white solid (2 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 424. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, CD 3 OD) δ ppm 7.99 (s, 1H), 7.78 (s, 1H), 7.75 (d, J=1.3 Hz, 1H), 7.54-7.45 (m, 2H), 7.41 (dd, J=1.9, 8.9 Hz, 1H), 7.18 (t, J=8.8 Hz, 1H), 5.01 (s, 2H), 4.33 (t, J=5.5 Hz, 2H), 4.12 (t, J=5.4 Hz, 2H).

N-(3-chloro-4-fluoro-phenyl)-3-(4-fluorophenyl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-triazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

Preparation of Example 153

The title compound was prepared in analogy to the preparation of Example 140 by using phenyl N-(3-chloro-4-fluoro-phenyl)carbamate (compound 12i) instead of phenyl N-(6-chloro-5-fluoro-2-pyridyl)carbamate (compound 140d) and 3-(4-fluorophenyl)-4,5,6,7-tetrahydrotriazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine (compound 10e) instead of 3-(4-fluorophenyl)-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine (compound 11b). Example 153 was obtained as a white solid (5 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 390. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, CD 3 OD) δ ppm 7.85-7.75 (m, 2H), 7.64 (dd, J=2.6, 6.7 Hz, 1H), 7.37-7.33 (m, 1H), 7.27 (t, J=8.8 Hz, 2H), 7.18 (t, J=9.0 Hz, 1H), 5.09 (s, 2H), 4.58 (t, J=5.4 Hz, 2H), 4.11 ((t, J=5.4 Hz, 2H).

N-(6-chloro-5-fluoro-2-pyridyl)-1-(2,4-difluorophenyl)-6,8-dihydro-5H-imidazo[1,5-a]pyrazine-7-carboxamide

Preparation of Example 154

The title compound was prepared in analogy to the preparation of Example 140 by using 1-(2,4-difluorophenyl)-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroimidazo[1,5-a]pyrazine (compound 134b) instead of 3-(4-fluorophenyl)-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine (compound 11b). Example 154 was obtained as a white solid (5 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 408. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, CD 3 OD) δ ppm 7.84-7.77 (m, 2H), 7.69-7.59 (m, 2H), 7.15-7.01 (m, 2H), 4.82 (d, J=0.8 Hz, 2H), 4.29 (t, J=5.5 Hz, 2H), 4.00 (t, J=5.5 Hz, 2H).

N-(3-chloro-4-fluoro-phenyl)-3-(2,4-difluorophenyl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-triazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

The title compound was prepared according to the following scheme:

Preparation of 3-(2,4-difluorophenyl)-4,5,6,7-tetrahydrotriazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine (Compound 155b)

The compound 155b was prepared in analogy to compound 10e by using (2,4-difluorophenyl)boronic acid instead of (4-fluorophenyl)boronic acid. Compound 155b was obtained as a white solid (50 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 237.

Preparation of N-(3-chloro-4-fluoro-phenyl)-3-(2,4-difluorophenyl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-triazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide (Example 155)

The title compound was prepared in analogy to the preparation of Example 140 by using phenyl N-(3-chloro-4-fluoro-phenyl)carbamate (compound 12i) instead of phenyl N-(6-chloro-5-fluoro-2-pyridyl)carbamate (compound 140d) and 3-(2,4-difluorophenyl)-4,5,6,7-tetrahydrotriazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine (compound 155b) instead of 3-(4-fluorophenyl)-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine (compound 11b). Example 155 was obtained as a white solid (7 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 408. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, CD 3 OD) δ ppm 7.80 (dt, J=6.5, 8.8 Hz, 1H), 7.61 (dd, J=2.6, 6.7 Hz, 1H), 7.35-7.27 (m, 1H), 7.23-7.11 (m, 3H), 4.94 (s, 2H), 4.60 (t, J=5.5 Hz, 2H), 4.13 (t, J=5.5 Hz, 2H).

N-(3,4-difluoro-5-methyl-phenyl)-3-(5-fluoro-2-pyridyl)-6-methyl-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

Preparation of Example 156

The title compound was prepared in analogy to the preparation of Example 106 by using 3,4-difluoro-5-methyl-aniline (CAS: 1505944-46-6, catalog number: AQ14079, Shanghai AQBioPharma Co. Ltd) instead of 3-amino-5-fluoro-benzonitrile and 3-(5-fluoro-2-pyridyl)-6-methyl-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine (compound 94b) instead of 3-(4-fluorophenyl)-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine (compound 11b). Example 156 was obtained as a white solid (8 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 402. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, CD 3 OD) δ ppm 8.50 (d, J=3.0 Hz, 1H), 8.06 (s, 1H), 7.75 (dd, J=4.1, 8.9 Hz, 1H), 7.61 (dt, J=3.0, 8.7 Hz, 1H), 7.30-7.26 (m, 1H), 7.10-6.96 (m, 1H), 5.46 (d, J=18.1 Hz, 1H), 5.04-4.94 (m, 1H), 4.83 (d, J=17.8 Hz, 1H), 4.37 (dd, J=4.5, 12.8 Hz, 1H), 4.29-4.17 (m, 1H), 2.30 (d, J=2.3 Hz, 3H), 1.29 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 3H).

N-(3-cyclopropyl-4-fluoro-phenyl)-3-(5-fluoro-2-pyridyl)-6-methyl-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

Preparation of Example 157

The title compound was prepared in analogy to the preparation of Example 106 by using 3-cyclopropyl-4-fluoro-aniline instead of 3-amino-5-fluoro-benzonitrile and 3-(5-fluoro-2-pyridyl)-6-methyl-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine (compound 94b) instead of 3-(4-fluorophenyl)-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine (compound 11b). Example 157 was obtained as a white solid (9 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 410. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, CD 3 OD) δ ppm 8.50 (d, J=3.0 Hz, 1H), 8.06 (s, 1H), 7.74 (dd, J=4.3, 8.8 Hz, 1H), 7.61 (dt, J=3.0, 8.7 Hz, 1H), 7.19-7.15 (m, 1H), 7.06-6.92 (m, 2H), 5.46 (d, J=17.8 Hz, 1H), 5.06-4.96 (m, 1H), 4.82 (d, J=18.1 Hz, 1H), 4.37 (dd, J=4.3, 12.5 Hz, 1H), 4.22 (d, J=12.3 Hz, 1H), 2.18-2.01 (m, 1H), 1.28 (d, J=7.0 Hz, 3H), 1.04-0.92 (m, 2H), 0.81-0.67 (m, 2H).

N-(3-chloro-4,5-difluoro-phenyl)-3-(5-fluoro-2-pyridyl)-6-methyl-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

Preparation of Example 158

The title compound was prepared in analogy to the preparation of Example 106 by using 3-chloro-4,5-difluoro-aniline (CAS: 149144-05-8, catalog number: AQ14076, Shanghai AQBioPharma Co. Ltd) instead of 3-amino-5-fluoro-benzonitrile and 3-(5-fluoro-2-pyridyl)-6-methyl-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine (compound 94b) instead of 3-(4-fluorophenyl)-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine (compound 11b). Example 158 was obtained as a white solid (11 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 422. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, CD 3 OD) δ ppm 8.51 (d, J=3.0 Hz, 1H), 8.06 (s, 1H), 7.75 (dd, J=4.4, 8.9 Hz, 1H), 7.61 (dt, J=3.0, 8.7 Hz, 1H), 7.51-7.40 (m, 2H), 5.47 (d, J=17.8 Hz, 1H), 5.05-4.97 (m, 1H), 4.84 (d, J=18.1 Hz, 1H), 4.38 (dd, J=4.6, 12.9 Hz, 1H), 4.23 (d, J=12.5 Hz, 1H), 1.29 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 3H).

N-(3,4-difluoro-5-methoxy-phenyl)-3-(5-fluoro-2-pyridyl)-6-methyl-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

Preparation of Example 159

The title compound was prepared in analogy to the preparation of Example 106 by using 3,4-difluoro-5-methoxyl-aniline (CAS: 1195190-12-5, catalog number: AQ12805, Shanghai AQBioPharma Co. Ltd) instead of 3-amino-5-fluoro-benzonitrile and 3-(5-fluoro-2-pyridyl)-6-methyl-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine (compound 94b) instead of 3-(4-fluorophenyl)-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine (compound 11b). Example 159 was obtained as a white solid (5 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 418. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, CD 3 OD) δ ppm 8.51 (d, J=3.0 Hz, 1H), 8.07 (s, 1H), 7.75 (dd, J=4.3, 8.8 Hz, 1H), 7.61 (dt, J=2.9, 8.6 Hz, 1H), 7.10-6.97 (m, 2H), 5.48 (d, J=17.8 Hz, 1H), 5.05-4.99 (m, 1H), 4.84 (d, J=18.1 Hz, 1H), 4.38 (dd, J=4.4, 12.9 Hz, 1H), 4.23 (d, J=13.3 Hz, 1H), 3.90 (s, 3H), 1.30 (d, J=7.0 Hz, 3H).

N-(3-cyclopropyl-4,5-difluoro-phenyl)-3-(5-fluoro-2-pyridyl)-6-methyl-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

Preparation of Example 160

The title compound was prepared in analogy to the preparation of Example 106 by using 3-cyclopropyl-4,5-difluoro-aniline (catalog number: AQ14078, Shanghai AQBioPharma Co. Ltd) instead of 3-amino-5-fluoro-benzonitrile and 3-(5-fluoro-2-pyridyl)-6-methyl-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine (compound 94b) instead of 3-(4-fluorophenyl)-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine (compound 11b). Example 160 was obtained as a white solid (8 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 428. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, CD 3 OD) δ ppm 8.50 (d, J=3.0 Hz, 1H), 8.06 (s, 1H), 7.75 (dd, J=4.1, 8.9 Hz, 1H), 7.61 (dt, J=3.0, 8.7 Hz, 1H), 7.27-7.23 (m, 1H), 6.83-6.72 (m, 1H), 5.46 (d, J=18.1 Hz, 1H), 5.04-4.96 (m, 1H), 4.82 (d, J=17.8 Hz, 2H), 4.37 (dd, J=4.5, 12.8 Hz, 1H), 4.22 (d, J=13.1 Hz, 1H), 2.18-2.07 (m, 1H), 1.28 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 3H), 1.12-0.97 (m, 2H), 0.84-0.69 (m, 2H).

N-(6-chloro-5-fluoro-2-pyridyl)-3-(2,4-difluorophenyl)-6-methyl-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

Preparation of Example 161

The title compound was prepared in analogy to the preparation of Example 140 by using 3-(2,4-difluorophenyl)-6-methyl-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine (compound 85b) instead of 3-(4-fluorophenyl)-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine (compound 11b). Example 161 was afforded as a white solid (5 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 422. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, CD 3 OD) δ ppm 7.83 (dd, J=3.0, 8.8 Hz, 1H), 7.75 (d, J=1.8 Hz, 1H), 7.66 (dd, J=7.8, 8.8 Hz, 1H), 7.57-7.47 (m, 1H), 7.17-7.03 (m, 2H), 5.15 (d, J=16.8 Hz, 1H), 5.05-4.99 (m, 1H), 4.61 (d, J=16.8 Hz, 1H), 4.39 (dd, J=4.3, 12.8 Hz, 1H), 4.24 (d, J=12.8 Hz, 1H), 1.30 (d, J=7.0 Hz, 3H).

N-(3-chloro-4-fluoro-phenyl)-1-cyclopentyl-6,8-dihydro-5H-imidazo[1,5-a]pyrazine-7-carboxamide

The title compound was prepared according to the following scheme:

Preparation of 1-cyclopentyl-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroimidazo[1,5-a]pyrazine (Compound 162c)

The compound 162c was prepared in analogy to compound 26c by using tert-butyl 1-iodo-6,8-dihydro-5H-imidazo[1,5-a]pyrazine-7-carboxylate (compound 9c) instead of tert-butyl 3-iodo-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxylate (compound 1e). Compound 162c was obtained as a slight yellow solid (40 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 192.

Preparation of N-(3-chloro-4-fluoro-phenyl)-1-cyclopentyl-6,8-dihydro-5H-imidazo[1,5-a]pyrazine-7-carboxamide (Example 162)

The title compound was prepared in analogy to the preparation of Example 140 by using phenyl N-(3-chloro-4-fluoro-phenyl)carbamate (compound 12i) instead of phenyl N-(6-chloro-5-fluoro-2-pyridyl)carbamate (compound 140d) and 1-cyclopentyl-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroimidazo[1,5-a]pyrazine (compound 162c) instead of 3-(4-fluorophenyl)-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine (compound 11b). Example 162 was obtained as a white solid (37 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 363. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, CD 3 OD) δ ppm 7.70 (s, 1H), 7.63 (dd, J=2.5, 6.5 Hz, 1H), 7.39-7.29 (m, 1H), 7.17 (t, J=8.9 Hz, 1H), 4.77 (s, 2H), 4.18 (t, J=5.3 Hz, 2H), 3.92 (t, J=5.4 Hz, 2H), 3.07-2.92 (m, 1H), 2.06-1.92 (m, 2H), 1.90-1.78 (m, 2H), 1.77-1.64 (m, 4H).

1-cyclopentyl-N-(3,4,5-trifluorophenyl)-6,8-dihydro-5H-imidazo[1,5-a]pyrazine-7-carboxamide

Preparation of Example 163

The title compound was prepared in analogy to the preparation of Example 106 by using 3,4,5-trifluoroaniline instead of 3-amino-5-fluoro-benzonitrile and 1-cyclopentyl-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroimidazo[1,5-a]pyrazine (compound 162c) instead of 3-(4-fluorophenyl)-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine (compound 11b). Example 163 was obtained as a white solid (6 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 365. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, chloroform-d) δ ppm 8.31 (br. s, 1H), 7.90 (br. s, 1H), 7.35-7.28 (m, 2H), 4.74 (s, 2H), 4.33 (t, J=5.0 Hz, 2H), 4.03 (t, J=5.0 Hz, 2H), 3.03-2.95 (m, 1H), 2.09-1.96 (m, 2H), 1.90-1.58 (m, 6H).

1-cyclopentyl-N-(3,4-difluoro-5-methyl-phenyl)-6,8-dihydro-5H-imidazo[1,5-a]pyrazine-7-carboxamide

Preparation of Example 164

The title compound was prepared in analogy to the preparation of Example 106 by using 3,4-difluoro-5-methyl-aniline (CAS: 1505944-46-6, catalog number: AQ14079, Shanghai AQBioPharma Co. Ltd) instead of 3-amino-5-fluoro-benzonitrile and 1-cyclopentyl-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroimidazo[1,5-a]pyrazine (compound 162c) instead of 3-(4-fluorophenyl)-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine (compound 11b). Example 164 was obtained as a white solid (9 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 361. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, chloroform-d) δ ppm 8.69 (br. s, 1H), 7.92 (br. s, 1H), 7.37-7.30 (m, 1H), 7.11 (d, J=5.5 Hz, 1H), 4.72 (s, 2H), 4.42 (br. s, 2H), 4.04 (br. s, 2H), 3.06-2.93 (m, 2H), 2.05 (d, J=8.9 Hz, 2H), 1.84 (d, J=6.1 Hz, 2H), 1.77-1.60 (m, 5H).

N-(3-cyclopropyl-4,5-difluoro-phenyl)-1-(2,4-difluorophenyl)-6,8-dihydro-5H-imidazo[1,5-a]pyrazine-7-carboxamide

Preparation of Example 165

The title compound was prepared in analogy to the preparation of Example 106 by using 3-cyclopropyl-4,5-difluoro-aniline (catalog number: AQ14078, Shanghai AQBioPharma Co. Ltd) instead of 3-amino-5-fluoro-benzonitrile and 1-(2,4-difluorophenyl)-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroimidazo[1,5-a]pyrazine (compound 134b) instead of 3-(4-fluorophenyl)-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine (compound 11b). Example 165 was obtained as a white solid (15 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 431. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, chloroform-d) δ ppm 8.22 (br. s, 1H), 7.68 (br. s, 1H), 7.22-7.05 (m, 2H), 7.04-6.84 (m, 2H), 6.67 (br. s, 1H), 4.74 (br. s, 2H), 4.35 (br. s, 2H), 4.03 (br. s, 2H), 2.11-2.03 (m, 1H), 0.99 (d, J=8.3 Hz, 2H), 0.70 (d, J=5.3 Hz, 2H).

N-(3,4-difluoro-5-methoxy-phenyl)-1-(2,4-difluorophenyl)-6,8-dihydro-5H-imidazo[1,5-a]pyrazine-7-carboxamide

Preparation of Example 166

The title compound was prepared in analogy to the preparation of Example 106 by using 3,4-difluoro-5-methoxyl-aniline (CAS: 1195190-12-5, catalog number: AQ12805, Shanghai AQBioPharma Co. Ltd) instead of 3-amino-5-fluoro-benzonitrile and 1-(2,4-difluorophenyl)-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroimidazo[1,5-a]pyrazine (compound 134b) instead of 3-(4-fluorophenyl)-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine (compound 11b). Example 166 was obtained as a white solid (12 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 421. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, chloroform-d & CD 3 OD) δ ppm 7.89 (s, 1H), 7.37 (dt, J=6.5, 8.5 Hz, 1H), 6.87-6.64 (m, 4H), 4.59 (s, 2H), 4.10 (t, J=5.3 Hz, 2H), 3.78 (t, J=5.3 Hz, 2H), 3.65 (s, 3H).

N-(3,4-difluoro-5-methyl-phenyl)-1-(2,4-difluorophenyl)-6,8-dihydro-5H-imidazo[1,5-a]pyrazine-7-carboxamide

Preparation of Example 167

The title compound was prepared in analogy to the preparation of Example 106 by using 3,4-difluoro-5-methyl-aniline (CAS: 1505944-46-6, catalog number: AQ14079, Shanghai AQBioPharma Co. Ltd) instead of 3-amino-5-fluoro-benzonitrile and 1-(2,4-difluorophenyl)-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroimidazo[1,5-a]pyrazine (compound 134b) instead of 3-(4-fluorophenyl)-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine (compound 11b). Example 167 was obtained as a white solid (11 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 405. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, chloroform-d) δ ppm 8.07 (br. s, 1H), 7.69 (br. s, 1H), 7.20 (t, J=7.0 Hz, 1H), 7.07-6.83 (m, 4H), 4.74 (br. s, 2H), 4.30 (br. s, 2H), 4.02 (br. s, 2H), 2.25 (s, 3H).

N-(3-chloro-4-fluoro-phenyl)-3-(2-methylpyrrolidin-1-yl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

The title compound was prepared according to the following scheme:

Step 1: Preparation of tert-butyl 3-(2-methylpyrrolidin-1-yl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxylate (Compound 168b)

To a mixture of 3-iodo-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxylate (compound 1e, 45 mg 0.13 mmol), K 3 PO 4 (54 mg, 0.25 mmol), CuI (4.8 mg 25 μmol) and 2-(2,6-dimethylanilino)-2-oxo-acetic acid (DMPAO, 4.9 mg, 25 μmol) in DMSO (5.0 mL) was added 2-methylpyrrolidine hydrochloride (22 mg, 25 μmol). The reaction mixture was flushed with nitrogen and sealed. Then the reaction mixture was stirred at 100° C. in microwave for 2 hours. To the reaction mixture was added K 2 CO 3 (35 mg, 0.25 mmol), and CuI (4.8 mg, 25 μmol). The reaction mixture was subjected to microwave at 120° C. for another 2 hours. The reaction mixture was diluted with ethyl acetate, washed with water. The organic layer was separated and concentrated. The residue was purified by column chromatography (eluting with 60%-70% EtOAc in petroleum ether) to give compound 168b (12 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 307.

Step 2: Preparation of N-(3-chloro-4-fluoro-phenyl)-3-(2-methylpyrrolidin-1-yl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide (Example 168)

A solution of tert-butyl 3-(2-methylpyrrolidin-1-yl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxylate (compound 168b, 31 mg, 0.1 mmol) in HCl/EA (1N, 5.0 mL) was stirred at room temperature overnight. Petroleum ether (45 mL) was added. The reaction mixture was centrifuged, and a yellowish solid was collected. The solid was dissolved in DCM (3.0 mL), to which was added DIPEA (0.1 mL) and phenyl N-(3-chloro-4-fluoro-phenyl)carbamate (32 mg, 0.3 mmol). The reaction mixture was stirred at 40° C. for 3 hours, and then concentrated in vacuo to give crude product, which was purified by preparative HPLC to afford Example 168 (10 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 378. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, chloroform-d) δ ppm 7.65 (dd, J=2.5, 6.5 Hz, 1H), 7.38 (s, 1H), 7.30 (br. s, 1H), 7.18-7.02 (m, 2H), 5.00-4.83 (m, 2H), 4.29-4.19 (m, 2H), 4.19-4.07 (m, 1H), 4.00-3.91 (m, 1H), 3.64-3.52 (m, 1H), 3.45-3.36 (m, 1H), 3.10-2.98 (m, 1H), 2.24-2.20 (m, 1H), 2.14-2.06 (m, 1H), 2.03-1.94 (m, 1H), 1.82-1.70 (m, 1H), 1.23 (d, J=6.0 Hz, 3H).

N-(3-chloro-4-fluoro-phenyl)-3-morpholino-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

The title compound was prepared according to the following scheme:

Preparation of N-(3-chloro-4-fluoro-phenyl)-3-(2-methylpyrrolidin-1-yl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide (Example 169)

The title compound was prepared in analogy to Example 168 by using morpholine instead of 2-methylpyrrolidine hydrochloride. Example 169 was obtained as a slight yellow solid (15 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 380. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, chloroform-d) δ ppm 7.59 (dd, J=2.4, 6.4 Hz, 1H), 7.41 (s, 1H), 7.28-7.24 (m, 1H), 7.13-7.05 (m, 1H), 6.93 (br. s, 1H), 4.80 (s, 2H), 4.31-4.21 (m, 2H), 4.02 (d, J=5.0 Hz, 2H), 3.96-3.89 (m, 4H), 3.08-2.97 (m, 4H).

N-(3-chloro-4-fluoro-phenyl)-3-(2-oxopyrrolidin-1-yl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

The title compound was prepared according to the following scheme:

Step 1: Preparation of tert-butyl 3-(2-oxopyrrolidin-1-yl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxylate (Compound 170a)

An oven-dried resealable Schlenk tube was charged with CuCl 2 (13.5 mg, 0.1 mmol), K 3 PO 4 (424.5 mg, 2.0 mmol), tert-butyl 3-iodo-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxylate (compound 1e, 350 mg, 1 mmol), pyrrolidin-2-one (102 mg, 1.2 mmol), (1R,2R)—N1,N2-dimethylcyclohexane-1,2-diamine (14.2 mg, 0.1 mmol) and dioxane (2 mL). The tube was flushed with N 2 and sealed. The reaction mixture was stirred at 110° C. for 23 hours. The reaction mixture was concentrated and the residue was purified by prep-TLC to afford compound 170a (80.0 mg) as white solid.

Step 2: Preparation of 1-(4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazin-3-yl)pyrrolidin-2-one (Compound 170b)

A solution of tert-butyl 3-(2-oxopyrrolidin-1-yl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxylate (compound 170a, 40.0 mg) in HCl/EtOAc (5 mL) was stirred at room temperature for 2 hours. Then the reaction mixture was concentrated in vacuo to afford compound 170b (30 mg) in HCl salt as a white solid.

Step 3: Preparation of N-(3-chloro-4-fluoro-phenyl)-3-(2-oxopyrrolidin-1-yl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide (Example 170)

To a mixture of 3-chloro-4-fluoro-aniline (27 mg) and DIPEA (0.1 mL) in DCM (3 mL) was added triphosgene (25 mg). After stirring for 30 min at room temperature, 1-(4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazin-3-yl)pyrrolidin-2-one (compound 170b, 30 mg) was added. The resulting mixture was stirred at room temperature for 1 hour, then concentrated. The residue was purified by prep-HPLC to afford Example 170 (13 mg) as a white solid. LCMS (M+H + ): 378. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d 6 ) δ ppm 9.02 (s, 1H), 7.73 (dd, J=2.6, 6.8 Hz, 1H), 7.57 (s, 1H), 7.45-7.39 (m, 1H), 7.35-7.29 (m, 1H), 4.68 (s, 2H), 4.17-4.14 (m, 2H), 3.97-3.93 (m, 2H), 3.73 (t, J=7.1 Hz, 2H), 2.44-2.38 (m, 2H), 2.10 (t, J=7.6 Hz, 2H).

N-(3-chloro-4-fluoro-phenyl)-3-(4-methylpyrazol-1-yl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

The title compound was prepared according to the following scheme:

Step 1: Preparation of tert-butyl 3-(4-methylpyrazol-1-yl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxylate (Compound 171a)

To a mixture of tert-butyl 3-iodo-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxylate (compound 1e, 349 mg, 1.0 mmol), Cu(AcO) 2 (18 mg, 0.1 mmol) and Cs 2 CO 3 (651 mg, 2.0 mmol) in DMF (2.0 mL) was added 4-methyl-1H-pyrazole (102 mg, 1.5 mmol), and the reaction mixture was stirred at 110° C. for 18 hours. The reaction mixture was filtered and the filtrate was purified by prep-HPLC to afford compound 171a (50 mg).

Step 2: Preparation of 3-(4-methylpyrazol-1-yl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine (Compound 171b)

A mixture of tert-butyl 3-(4-methylpyrazol-1-yl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxylate (compound 171a, 40 mg, 0.1 mmol) in HCl/EA (1N, 5.0 mL) was stirred at room temperature for 2 hours. The reaction mixture was concentrated to afford compound 171b (40 mg).

Step 3: Preparation of N-(3-chloro-4-fluoro-phenyl)-3-(4-methylpyrazol-1-yl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide (Example 171)

To a mixture of 3-chloro-4-fluoro-aniline (29 mg, 0.2 mmol) and DIPEA (65 mg, 0.5 mmol) in DCM (3.0 mL) was added triphosgene (30 mg, 0.1 mmol) at 0° C. The reaction mixture was stirred at 0° C. for 30 mins, then 3-(4-methylpyrazol-1-yl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine (compound 171b, 40 mg) was added. The reaction mixture was stirred at room temperature for 1 hour. The reaction mixture was concentrated and the residue was purified by prep-HPLC to afford Example 171 (20.0 mg) as white solid. LCMS (M+1): 375. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ ppm 9.08 (s, 1H), 7.93 (s, 1H), 7.83 (s, 1H), 7.74-7.71 (m, 1H), 7.51 (s, 1H), 7.40 (dd, J=2.6, 4.3 Hz, 1H), 7.35-7.29 (m, 1H), 4.91 (s, 2H), 4.21 (t, J=5.2 Hz, 2H), 3.98 (t, J=5.3 Hz, 2H), 2.09 (s, 3H).

N-benzyl-3-(4-fluorophenyl)-6-methyl-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

Preparation of Example 172

The title compound was prepared in analogy to the preparation of Example 11 by using benzyl amine instead of 3-trifluoromethylaniline, and 3-(4-fluorophenyl)-6-methyl-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine (compound 53f) instead of 3-(4-fluorophenyl)-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine (compound 11b). Example 172 was obtained as a white solid (18 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 365. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d 6 ) δ ppm 7.85 (s, 1H), 7.54 (dd, J=5.3, 8.8 Hz, 2H), 7.44 (s, 1H), 7.34-7.21 (m, 7H), 5.08 (d, J=16.7 Hz, 1H), 4.84 (d, J=5.1 Hz, 1H), 4.51 (d, J=16.7 Hz, 1H), 4.32 (t, J=6.6 Hz, 2H), 4.23-4.17 (m, 1H), 4.15-4.09 (m, 1H), 1.11 (d, J=6.9 Hz, 3H).

3-(4-fluorophenyl)-N-(2-fluoro-4-pyridyl)-6-methyl-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

Preparation of Example 173

The title compound was prepared in analogy to the preparation of Example 60 by using 2-fluoropyridin-4-amine instead of 5-fluoro-6-methyl-pyridin-2-amine and 3-(4-fluorophenyl)-6-methyl-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine (compound 53f) instead of 3-(2,4-difluorophenyl)-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine (compound 60b). Example 173 was obtained as a white solid (24 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 370. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d 6 ) δ ppm 9.50 (s, 1H), 8.03 (d, J=5.8 Hz, 1H), 7.87 (s, 1H), 7.55 (dd, J=5.5, 8.8 Hz, 2H), 7.37 (d, J=5.6 Hz, 1H), 7.32-7.24 (m, 3H), 5.23 (d, J=16.4 Hz, 1H), 4.94 (br. s, 1H), 4.70 (d, J=16.7 Hz, 1H), 4.32-4.25 (m, 1H), 4.23-4.16 (m, 1H), 1.20 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 3H).

3-(2,4-difluorophenyl)-N-(2-fluoro-4-pyridyl)-6-methyl-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

Preparation of Example 174

The title compound was prepared in analogy to the preparation of Example 60 by using 2-fluoropyridin-4-amine instead of 5-fluoro-6-methyl-pyridin-2-amine and 3-(2,4-difluorophenyl)-6-methyl-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine (compound 85b) instead of 3-(2,4-difluorophenyl)-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine (compound 60b). Example 174 was obtained as a white solid (3 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 388. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d 6 ) δ ppm 9.42 (s, 1H), 8.01 (d, J=6.0 Hz, 1H), 7.74 (s, 1H), 7.56 (s, 1H), 7.37 (d, J=10.2 Hz, 2H), 7.28 (s, 1H), 7.21 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 5.10 (d, J=17.2 Hz, 1H), 4.94 (s, 1H), 4.56 (d, J=16.4 Hz, 1H), 4.31-4.23 (m, 1H), 4.04 (s, 1H), 1.21 (d, J=7.0 Hz, 3H).

N-(1,3-benzoxazol-6-yl)-3-(4-fluorophenyl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

Preparation of Example 175

The title compound was prepared in analogy to the preparation of Example 60 by using 1,3-benzoxazol-6-amine instead of 5-fluoro-6-methyl-pyridin-2-amine and 3-(4-fluorophenyl)-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine (compound 11b) instead of 3-(2,4-difluorophenyl)-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine (compound 60b). Example 175 was obtained as a white solid (11 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 378. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d 6 ) δ ppm 9.14 (s, 1H), 8.61 (s, 1H), 7.98 (d, J=1.6 Hz, 1H), 7.84 (s, 1H), 7.67 (d, J=8.5 Hz, 1H), 7.51 (dd, J=8.7, 5.4 Hz, 2H), 7.40 (dd, J=8.7, 1.9 Hz, 1H), 7.28 (t, J=8.8 Hz, 2H), 4.96 (s, 2H), 4.24 (t, J=5.2 Hz, 2H), 4.03 (t, J=5.1 Hz, 2H).

3-(4-fluorophenyl)-N-(2-methyl-4-pyridyl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

Preparation of Example 176

The title compound was prepared in analogy to the preparation of Example 60 by using 2-methylpyridin-4-amine instead of 5-fluoro-6-methyl-pyridin-2-amine and 3-(4-fluorophenyl)-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine (compound 11b) instead of 3-(2,4-difluorophenyl)-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine (compound 60b). Example 176 was obtained as a white solid (5 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 352. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d 6 ) δ ppm 8.22-8.18 (m, 2H), 7.83 (s, 1H), 7.54-7.45 (m, 2H), 7.37-7.23 (m, 4H), 4.94 (s, 2H), 4.27-4.18 (m, 2H), 4.01 (t, J=5.4 Hz, 2H), 2.37 (s, 3H).

N-(2,6-difluoro-4-pyridyl)-3-(4-fluorophenyl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

Preparation of Example 177

The title compound was prepared in analogy to the preparation of Example 60 by using 2,6-difluoropyridin-4-amine instead of 5-fluoro-6-methyl-pyridin-2-amine and 3-(4-fluorophenyl)-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine (compound 11b) instead of 3-(2,4-difluorophenyl)-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine (compound 60b). Example 177 was obtained as a white solid (14 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 374. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d 6 ) δ ppm 9.92 (br. s, 1H), 7.84 (s, 1H), 7.49 (dd, J=5.5, 8.7 Hz, 2H), 7.28 (t, J=8.8 Hz, 2H), 7.16 (s, 2H), 4.97 (s, 2H), 4.25 (t, J=5.3 Hz, 2H), 4.03 (t, J=5.3 Hz, 2H).

3-(2,4-difluorophenyl)-6-methyl-N-(3,4,5-trifluorophenyl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

Preparation of Example 178

The title compound was prepared in analogy to the preparation of Example 11 by using 3,4,5-trifluoroaniline instead of 3-(trifluoromethyl)aniline and 3-(2,4-difluorophenyl)-6-methyl-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine (compound 85b) instead of 3-(4-fluorophenyl)-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine (compound 11b). Example 178 was obtained as a white solid (5 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 423. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d 6 ) δ ppm 9.06 (s, 1H), 7.72 (d, J=1.9 Hz, 1H), 7.60-7.52 (m, 1H), 7.45-7.33 (m, 3H), 7.19 (dt, J=2.1, 8.5 Hz, 1H), 5.06 (d, J=16.8 Hz, 1H), 4.95-4.87 (m, 1H), 4.52 (d, J=16.9 Hz, 1H), 4.32-4.25 (m, 1H), 4.24-4.18 (m, 1H), 1.19 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 3H).

3-(2,4-difluorophenyl)-N-(5-fluoro-4-methyl-2-pyridyl)-6-methyl-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

Preparation of Example 179

The title compound was prepared in analogy to the preparation of Example 60 by using 5-fluoro-4-methyl-pyridin-2-amine instead of 3-(2,4-difluorophenyl)-6-methyl-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine (compound 85b) instead of 3-(2,4-difluorophenyl)-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine (compound 60b). Example 179 was obtained as a white solid (15 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 402. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d 6 ) δ ppm 9.53 (s, 1H), 8.14 (s, 1H), 7.74-7.70 (m, 2H), 7.62-7.56 (m, 1H), 7.39-7.35 (m, 1H), 7.19 (dt, J=2.2, 8.4 Hz, 1H), 5.17 (d, J=16.9 Hz, 1H), 4.98-4.94 (m, 1H), 4.51 (d, J=16.9 Hz, 1H), 4.31-4.24 (m, 1H), 4.20-4.15 (m, 1H), 2.26 (s, 3H), 1.18 (d, J=6.9 Hz, 3H).

N-cyclopentyl-3-(2,4-difluorophenyl)-6-methyl-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

Preparation of Example 180

The title compound was prepared in analogy to the preparation of Example 11 by using cyclopentanamine instead of 3-(trifluoromethyl)aniline and 3-(2,4-difluorophenyl)-6-methyl-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine (compound 85b) instead of 3-(4-fluorophenyl)-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine (compound 11b). Example 180 was obtained as a white solid (9 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 361. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d 6 ) δ ppm 7.69 (d, J=2.1 Hz, 1H), 7.53 (dt, J=6.7, 8.8 Hz, 1H), 7.39-7.35 (m, 1H), 7.18 (dt, J=2.2, 8.4 Hz, 1H), 6.55 (d, J=6.9 Hz, 1H), 4.91 (d, J=16.9 Hz, 1H), 4.84-4.76 (m, 1H), 4.29 (d, J=16.8 Hz, 1H), 4.17 (dd, J=4.3, 12.7 Hz, 1H), 4.13-4.09 (m, 1H), 3.96-3.89 (m, 1H), 1.85-1.75 (m, 2H), 1.67-1.58 (m, 2H), 1.51-1.32 (m, 4H), 1.10 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 3H).

N-cyclohexyl-3-(2,4-difluorophenyl)-6-methyl-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

Preparation of Example 181

The title compound was prepared in analogy to the preparation of Example 11 by using cyclohexanamine instead of 3-(trifluoromethyl)aniline and 3-(2,4-difluorophenyl)-6-methyl-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine (compound 85b) instead of 3-(4-fluorophenyl)-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine (compound 11b). Example 181 was obtained as a white solid (2 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 375. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d 6 ) δ ppm 7.69 (d, J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 7.57-7.49 (m, 1H), 7.41-7.34 (m, 1H), 7.19 (t, J=8.2 Hz, 1H), 6.47 (d, J=8.2 Hz, 1H), 4.90 (d, J=17.1 Hz, 1H), 4.80 (s, 1H), 4.28 (d, J=17.2 Hz, 1H), 4.15 (d, J=4.8 Hz, 1H), 4.13-4.08 (m, 1H), 1.78-1.67 (m, 5H), 1.55 (br. s, 1H), 1.25-1.14 (m, 5H), 1.09 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 3H).

N-(3-chloro-4-fluoro-phenyl)-3-tetrahydrofuran-3-yl-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

The title compound was prepared according to the following scheme:

Preparation of 3-tetrahydrofuran-3-yl-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine (Compound 182c)

The compound 182c was prepared in analogy to compound 26c by using 2-(2,5-dihydrofuran-3-yl)-4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolane instead of cyclopenten-1-ylboronic acid. Compound 182c was obtained as a white solid (60 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 306.

Preparation of N-(3-chloro-4-fluoro-phenyl)-3-tetrahydrofuran-3-yl-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide (Example 182)

The title compound was prepared in analogy to the preparation of Example 11 by using 3-chloro-4-fluoroaniline instead of 3-(trifluoromethyl)aniline and 3-tetrahydrofuran-3-yl-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine (compound 182c) instead of 3-(4-fluorophenyl)-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine (compound 11b). Example 182 was obtained as a white solid (13 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 365. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, CD 3 OD) δ ppm 7.64 (dd, J=2.6, 6.7 Hz, 1H), 7.44 (s, 1H), 7.37-7.33 (m, 1H), 7.18 (t, J=9.0 Hz, 1H), 4.80 (d, J=2.0 Hz, 2H), 4.25-4.18 (m, 2H), 4.14-3.98 (m, 4H), 3.91 (q, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 3.64 (t, J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 3.41-3.34 (m, 1H), 2.39-2.33 (m, 1H), 2.09-1.90 (m, 1H).

6-methyl-3-(2-oxopyrrolidin-1-yl)-N-(3,4,5-trifluorophenyl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

The title compound was prepared according to the following scheme:

Preparation of 1-(6-methyl-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazin-3-yl)pyrrolidin-2-one (Compound 183b)

The compound 183b was prepared in analogy to the preparation of compound 170b by using pyrolidin-2-one and tert-butyl 3-iodo-6-methyl-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxylate (compound 53d) instead of tert-butyl 3-iodo-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxylate (compound 1e). Compound 183 (240 mg) was obtained as a slight yellow solid. LCMS (M+H + ): 251.

Preparation of 6-methyl-3-(2-oxopyrrolidin-1-yl)-N-(3,4,5-trifluorophenyl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide (Example 183)

The title compound was prepared in analogy to the preparation of Example 170 by using 3,4,5-trifluoroaniline instead of 3-chloro-4-fluoro-aniline and 1-(6-methyl-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazin-3-yl)pyrrolidin-2-one (compound 183b) instead of 1-(4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazin-3-yl)pyrrolidin-2-one (compound 170b). Example 183 was obtained as a white solid (23 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 394. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d 6 ) δ ppm 9.10 (s, 1H), 7.60 (s, 1H), 7.47-7.39 (m, 2H), 5.03-4.95 (m, 1H), 4.91-4.82 (m, 1H), 4.49-4.33 (m, 1H), 4.24-4.17 (m, 1H), 4.15-4.09 (m, 1H), 3.86-3.64 (m, 2H), 2.44-2.38 (m, 2H), 2.16-2.05 (m, 2H), 1.14 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 3H).

N-(4-bicyclo[4.2.0]octa-1(6),2,4-trienyl)-3-(4-fluorophenyl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

Preparation of Example 184

The title compound was prepared in analogy to the preparation of Example 11 by using bicyclo[4.2.0]octa-1,3,5-trien-4-amine (for its synthesis, refer to: U.S. Pat. No. 5,274,135) instead of 3-(trifluoromethyl)aniline Example 184 was obtained as a white solid (14 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 363. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d 6 ) δ ppm 8.78 (s, 1H), 7.83 (s, 1H), 7.49 (d, J=5.4 Hz, 2H), 7.27 (t, J=8.9 Hz, 2H), 7.22-7.19 (m, 1H), 7.17-7.12 (m, 1H), 6.96 (s, 1H), 4.91 (s, 2H), 4.22-4.18 (m, 2H), 3.99 (d, J=5.5 Hz, 2H), 3.06 (s, 4H).

N-(3-chloro-4-fluoro-phenyl)-3-(5-fluoropyrimidin-2-yl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

The title compound was prepared according to the following scheme:

Preparation of 3-(5-fluoropyrimidin-2-yl)-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine (Compound 185b)

The compound 185b was prepared in analogy to compound 67c by using 2-chloro-5-fluoro-pyrimidine instead of 2-chloro-4-(trifluoromethyl)pyridine.

Preparation of N-(3-chloro-4-fluoro-phenyl)-3-(5-fluoropyrimidin-2-yl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide (Example 185)

The title compound was prepared in analogy to the preparation of Example 170 by using 3-(5-fluoropyrimidin-2-yl)-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine (compound 185b) instead of 1-(4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazin-3-yl)pyrrolidin-2-one (compound 170b). Example 185 was obtained as a white solid (28 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 391. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d 6 ) δ ppm 9.12 (s, 1H), 8.89 (s, 2H), 8.08 (s, 1H), 7.73 (dd, J=2.5, 6.9 Hz, 1H), 7.49-7.16 (m, 2H), 5.06 (s, 2H), 4.26 (br. s, 2H), 4.01 (d, J=5.5 Hz, 2H).

N-(3-chloro-4-fluoro-phenyl)-3-(5-fluoro-4-methyl-pyrimidin-2-yl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

The title compound was prepared according to the following scheme:

Preparation of 3-(5-fluoro-4-methyl-pyrimidin-2-yl)-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine (Compound 186b)

The compound 186b was prepared in analogy to compound 67c by using 2-chloro-5-fluoro-4-methyl-pyrimidine instead of 2-chloro-4-(trifluoromethyl)pyridine.

Preparation of N-(3-chloro-4-fluoro-phenyl)-3-(5-fluoro-4-methyl-pyrimidin-2-yl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide (Example 186)

The title compound was prepared in analogy to the preparation of Example 170 by using 3-(5-fluoro-4-methyl-pyrimidin-2-yl)-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine (compound 186b) instead of 1-(4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazin-3-yl)pyrrolidin-2-one (compound 170b). Example 186 was obtained as a white solid (21 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 405. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, CD 3 OD) δ ppm 8.51 (d, J=3.0 Hz, 1H), 8.13 (d, J=3.8 Hz, 1H), 7.61 (dd, J=2.6, 6.6 Hz, 1H), 7.40-7.27 (m, 1H), 7.16 (t, J=9.2 Hz, 1H), 5.17 (s, 2H), 4.30 (br, 2H), 4.13-4.01 (br, 2H), 2.55 (s, 3H).

3-(2,4-difluorophenyl)-6-methyl-N-(2-methyl-4-pyridyl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

Preparation of Example 187

The title compound was prepared in analogy to the preparation of Example 60 by using 2-methylpyridin-4-amine instead of 5-fluoro-6-methyl-pyridin-2-amine and 3-(2,4-difluorophenyl)-6-methyl-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine (compound 85b) instead of 3-(2,4-difluorophenyl)-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine (compound 60b). Example 187 was obtained as a white solid (32 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 384. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, CD 3 OD) δ ppm 8.48 (d, J=6.3 Hz, 1H), 7.75 (br. s, 3H), 7.62-7.51 (m, 1H), 7.45-7.34 (m, 1H), 7.26-7.15 (m, 1H), 5.12 (d, J=17.1 Hz, 1H), 4.97 (br. s, 1H), 4.63 (d, J=16.8 Hz, 1H), 4.39-4.20 (m, 2H), 2.59 (s, 3H), 1.24 (d, J=6.4 Hz, 3H).

N-(2-chloro-4-pyridyl)-3-(5-fluoro-2-pyridyl)-6-methyl-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

Preparation of Example 188

The title compound was prepared in analogy to the preparation of Example 60 by using 2-chloropyridin-4-amine instead of 5-fluoro-6-methyl-pyridin-2-amine and 3-(5-fluoro-2-pyridyl)-6-methyl-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine (compound 94b) instead of 3-(2,4-difluorophenyl)-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine (compound 60b). Example 188 was obtained as a white solid (26 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 387. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d 6 ) δ ppm 9.79 (s, 1H), 8.60-8.58 (m, 1H), 8.21-8.18 (m, 1H), 8.15 (s, 1H), 7.88-7.75 (m, 2H), 7.72-7.70 (m, 1H), 7.59-7.48 (m, 1H), 5.51-5.44 (m, 1H), 5.03-4.94 (m, 1H), 4.71-4.61 (m, 1H), 4.36-4.30 (m, 1H), 4.22-4.17 (m, 1H), 1.19 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 3H).

N-(2-chloro-4-pyridyl)-6-methyl-3-[4-(trifluoromethyl)-2-pyridyl]-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

Preparation of Example 189

The compound 189a was prepared in analogy to compound 67c by using tert-butyl 3-iodo-6-methyl-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxylate (compound 53d) instead of tert-butyl 3-iodo-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxylate (compound 1e).

The Example 189 was prepared in analogy to the preparation of Example 60 by using 2-chloropyridin-4-amine instead of 5-fluoro-6-methyl-pyridin-2-amine and 6-methyl-3-[4-(trifluoromethyl)-2-pyridyl]-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine (compound 189a) instead of 3-(2,4-difluorophenyl)-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine (compound 60b). Example 189 was obtained as a white solid (10 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 437. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d 6 ) δ ppm 9.73 (s, 1H), 8.87-8.84 (m, 1H), 8.39 (s, 1H), 8.20-8.17 (m, 1H), 8.12-8.10 (m, 1H), 7.69 (s, 1H), 7.54-7.50 (m, 2H), 5.52 (d, J=18.4 Hz, 1H), 5.01-4.91 (m, 1H), 4.71-4.65 (m, 1H), 4.38-4.31 (m, 1H), 4.23 (br, 1H), 1.20 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 3H).

6-methyl-N-[2-(trifluoromethyl)-4-pyridyl]-3-[4-(trifluoromethyl)-2-pyridyl]-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

Preparation of Example 190

The title compound was prepared in analogy to the preparation of Example 60 by using 2-trifluoromethylpyridin-4-amine instead of 5-fluoro-6-methyl-pyridin-2-amine and 36-methyl-3-[4-(trifluoromethyl)-2-pyridyl]-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine (compound 189a) instead of 3-(2,4-difluorophenyl)-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine (compound 60b). Example 190 was obtained as a white solid (13 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 471. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d 6 ) δ ppm 9.76 (s, 1H), 8.88-8.85 (m, 1H), 8.54-8.52 (m, 1H), 8.40 (s, 1H), 8.13-8.11 (m, 1H), 8.07-8.05 (m, 1H), 7.78-7.74 (m, 1H), 7.55-7.51 (m, 1H), 5.57-5.48 (m, 1H), 4.99-4.93 (m, 1H), 4.74-4.66 (m, 1H), 4.39-4.32 (m, 1H), 4.27-4.19 (m, 1H), 1.21 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 3H).

N-(2-chloro-4-pyridyl)-6-methyl-3-(2-oxopyrrolidin-1-yl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

Preparation of Example 191

The title compound was prepared in analogy to the preparation of Example 60 by using 2-chloropyridin-4-amine instead of 5-fluoro-6-methyl-pyridin-2-amine and 1-(6-methyl-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazin-3-yl)pyrrolidin-2-one (compound 183b) instead of 3-(2,4-difluorophenyl)-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine (compound 60b). Example 191 was obtained as a white solid (27 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 375. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d 6 ) δ ppm 9.56 (s, 1H), 8.16 (d, J=5.7 Hz, 1H), 7.67 (d, J=1.5 Hz, 1H), 7.60 (s, 1H), 7.53-7.43 (m, 1H), 5.11-5.00 (m, 1H), 4.95-4.83 (m, 1H), 4.47-4.36 (m, 1H), 4.27-4.18 (m, 1H), 4.15-4.07 (m, 1H), 3.85-3.63 (m, 2H), 2.40 (s, 2H), 2.10 (d, J=7.7 Hz, 2H), 1.14 (d, J=6.6 Hz, 3H).

N-(2-bromo-4-pyridyl)-3-(4-fluorophenyl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

Preparation of Example 192

The title compound was prepared in analogy to the preparation of Example 60 by using 2-bromopyridin-4-amine instead of 5-fluoro-6-methyl-pyridin-2-amine and 3-(4-fluorophenyl)-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine (compound 11b) instead of 3-(2,4-difluorophenyl)-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine (compound 60b). Example 192 was obtained as a white solid (7 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 416. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d 6 ) δ ppm 9.49 (s, 1H), 8.15 (d, J=5.6 Hz, 1H), 7.84 (s, 1H), 7.77 (d, J=1.9 Hz, 1H), 7.53-7.46 (m, 3H), 7.28 (t, J=8.9 Hz, 2H), 4.95 (s, 2H), 4.23 (d, J=5.3 Hz, 2H), 4.07-3.98 (m, 2H).

N-(3-chloro-2-methyl-4-pyridyl)-3-(2,4-difluorophenyl)-6-methyl-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

Preparation of Example 193

The title compound was prepared in analogy to the preparation of Example 60 by using 3-chloro-2-methyl-pyridin-4-amine instead of 5-fluoro-6-methyl-pyridin-2-amine and 3-(2,4-difluorophenyl)-6-methyl-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine (compound 85b) instead of 3-(2,4-difluorophenyl)-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine (compound 60b). Example 193 was obtained as a white solid (12 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 418. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d 6 ) δ ppm 8.62 (s, 1H), 8.23 (d, J=5.5 Hz, 1H), 7.74 (d, J=1.9 Hz, 1H), 7.59-7.52 (m, 2H), 7.43-7.34 (m, 1H), 7.23-7.15 (m, 1H), 5.08 (d, J=16.4 Hz, 1H), 4.90 (d, J=5.4 Hz, 1H), 4.60 (d, J=16.8 Hz, 1H), 4.33 (dd, J=4.4, 12.5 Hz, 1H), 4.25-4.19 (m, 1H), 1.20 (d, J=6.9 Hz, 3H).

3-(2,4-difluorophenyl)-N-(5-fluoro-2-methyl-4-pyridyl)-6-methyl-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

Preparation of Example 194

The title compound was prepared in analogy to the preparation of Example 60 by using 5-fluoro-2-methyl-pyridin-4-amine instead of 5-fluoro-6-methyl-pyridin-2-amine and 3-(2,4-difluorophenyl)-6-methyl-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine (compound 85b) instead of 3-(2,4-difluorophenyl)-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine (compound 60b). Example 194 was obtained as a white solid (40 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 402. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d 6 ) δ ppm 9.00 (br. s, 1H), 8.30 (d, J=2.9 Hz, 1H), 7.74 (d, J=2.0 Hz, 1H), 7.56 (dt, J=6.6, 8.8 Hz, 1H), 7.50 (d, J=6.5 Hz, 1H), 7.42-7.33 (m, 1H), 7.23-7.15 (m, 1H), 5.08 (d, J=17.1 Hz, 1H), 4.96-4.85 (m, 1H), 4.56 (d, J=16.9 Hz, 1H), 4.35-4.26 (m, 1H), 4.24-4.15 (m, 1H), 2.38 (s, 3H), 1.20 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 3H).

N-(5-chloro-2-methyl-4-pyridyl)-3-(2,4-difluorophenyl)-6-methyl-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

Preparation of Example 195

The title compound was prepared in analogy to the preparation of Example 60 by using 5-chloro-2-methyl-pyridin-4-amine instead of 5-fluoro-6-methyl-pyridin-2-amine and 3-(2,4-difluorophenyl)-6-methyl-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine (compound 85b) instead of 3-(2,4-difluorophenyl)-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine (compound 60b). Example 195 was obtained as a white solid (10 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 418. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d 6 ) δ ppm 8.68 (br. s, 1H), 8.38 (s, 1H), 7.74 (d, J=1.9 Hz, 1H), 7.59-7.54 (m, 1H), 7.53 (s, 1H), 7.44-7.34 (m, 1H), 7.19 (dt, J=2.3, 8.4 Hz, 1H), 5.08 (d, J=16.7 Hz, 1H), 4.95-4.85 (m, 1H), 4.59 (d, J=16.8 Hz, 1H), 4.37-4.28 (m, 1H), 4.25-4.18 (m, 1H), 2.41 (s, 3H), 1.20 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 3H).

N-[(2-chloro-3-fluoro-phenyl)methyl]-3-(2,4-difluorophenyl)-6-methyl-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

Preparation of Example 196

The title compound was prepared in analogy to the preparation of Example 11 by using (2-chloro-3-fluoro-phenyl)methanamine instead of 3-(trifluoromethyl)aniline and 3-(2,4-difluorophenyl)-6-methyl-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine (compound 85b) instead of 3-(4-fluorophenyl)-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine (compound 11b). Example 196 was obtained as a white solid (11 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 435. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d 6 ) δ ppm 7.72 (d, J=2.1 Hz, 1H), 7.55 (dt, J=6.6, 8.8 Hz, 1H), 7.47 (t, J=5.3 Hz, 1H), 7.41-7.26 (m, 3H), 7.21-7.14 (m, 2H), 4.97 (d, J=16.8 Hz, 1H), 4.87-4.79 (m, 1H), 4.45-4.35 (m, 3H), 4.27-4.21 (m, 1H), 4.19-4.14 (m, 1H), 1.13 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 3H).

3-(2,4-difluorophenyl)-N-(5-fluoro-6-methyl-2-pyridyl)-6-methyl-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

Preparation of Example 197

The title compound was prepared in analogy to the preparation of Example 60 by using 3-fluoro-2-methyl-pyridin-4-amine instead of 5-fluoro-6-methyl-pyridin-2-amine and 3-(2,4-difluorophenyl)-6-methyl-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine (compound 85b) instead of 3-(2,4-difluorophenyl)-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine (compound 60b). Example 197 was obtained as a white solid (6 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 402. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d 6 ) δ ppm 9.53 (s, 1H), 7.72 (d, J=2.1 Hz, 1H), 7.67-7.62 (m, 1H), 7.60-7.54 (m, 2H), 7.42-7.33 (m, 1H), 7.20 (dt, J=2.1, 8.5 Hz, 1H), 5.16 (d, J=16.8 Hz, 1H), 5.00-4.92 (m, 1H), 4.51 (d, J=17.1 Hz, 1H), 4.32-4.24 (m, 1H), 4.20-4.13 (m, 1H), 2.37 (d, J=2.9 Hz, 3H), 1.17 (d, J=6.9 Hz, 3H).

(6S)-3-(5-fluoro-2-pyridyl)-6-methyl-N-(3,4,5-trifluorophenyl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

Preparation of Example 198

The compound 198a was prepared in analogy to compound 67c by using 2-chloro-5-fluoro-pyridine instead of 2-chloro-4-(trifluoromethyl)pyridine and (6S)-tert-butyl 3-iodo-6-methyl-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxylate (compound 102d) instead of tert-butyl 3-iodo-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxylate (compound 1e).

The Example 198 was prepared in analogy to the preparation of Example 11 by using 3,4,5-trifluoroaniline instead of 3-(trifluoromethyl)aniline and (6S)-3-(5-fluoro-2-pyridyl)-6-methyl-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine (compound 198a) instead of 3-(4-fluorophenyl)-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine (compound 11b). Example 198 was obtained as a white solid (6 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 406. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d 6 ) δ ppm 9.21 (s, 1H), 8.59-8.57 (m, 1H), 8.14 (s, 1H), 7.85-7.71 (m, 2H), 7.51-7.37 (m, 2H), 5.46-5.38 (m, 1H), 4.93-4.82 (m, 1H), 4.68-4.57 (m, 1H), 4.33-4.26 (m, 1H), 4.24-4.16 (m, 1H), 1.20-1.14 (m, 3H).

N-(3-chloro-4-fluoro-phenyl)-6-methyl-3-(4-methylpyrazol-1-yl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

The title compound was prepared according to the following scheme:

Preparation of N-(3-chloro-4-fluoro-phenyl)-6-methyl-3-(4-methylpyrazol-1-yl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide (Example 199)

The title compound was prepared in analogy to the preparation of Example 171 by using tert-butyl 3-iodo-6-methyl-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxylate (compound 53d) instead of tert-butyl 3-iodo-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxylate (compound 1e). Example 199 was obtained as a white solid (10 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 389. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, CD 3 OD) δ ppm 7.78 (d, J=13.3 Hz, 2H), 7.62 (dd, J=2.6, 6.7 Hz, 1H), 7.53 (s, 1H), 7.36-7.29 (m, 1H), 7.16 (t, J=9.0 Hz, 1H), 5.22 (d, J=17.1 Hz, 1H), 5.08-4.96 (m, 1H), 4.67 (d, J=17.1 Hz, 1H), 4.40-4.30 (m, 1H), 4.26-4.12 (m, 1H), 2.17 (s, 3H), 1.29 (d, J=6.9 Hz, 3H).

N-(3-chloro-4-fluoro-phenyl)-3-(4-cyanopyrazol-1-yl)-6-methyl-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

The title compound was prepared according to the following scheme:

Preparation of N-(3-chloro-4-fluoro-phenyl)-3-(4-cyanopyrazol-1-yl)-6-methyl-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide (Example 200)

The title compound was prepared in analogy to the preparation of Example 171 by using tert-butyl 3-iodo-6-methyl-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxylate (compound 53d) instead of tert-butyl 3-iodo-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxylate (compound 1e) and 1H-pyrazole-4-carbonitrile instead of 4-methyl-1H-pyrazole. Example 200 was obtained as a white solid (5 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 400. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d 6 ) δ ppm 9.06-8.98 (m, 2H), 8.36 (s, 1H), 7.99 (s, 1H), 7.73 (dd, J=2.5, 6.9 Hz, 1H), 7.45-7.38 (m, 1H), 7.36-7.29 (m, 1H), 5.26 (d, J=17.4 Hz, 1H), 4.95-4.87 (m, 1H), 4.55 (d, J=17.4 Hz, 1H), 4.33-4.25 (m, 1H), 4.23-4.16 (m, 1H), 1.18 (d, J=6.9 Hz, 3H).

N-(3-chloro-4-fluoro-phenyl)-3-(4-fluoropyrazol-1-yl)-6-methyl-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

The title compound was prepared according to the following scheme:

Preparation of N-(3-chloro-4-fluoro-phenyl)-3-(4-fluoropyrazol-1-yl)-6-methyl-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide (Example 201)

The title compound was prepared in analogy to the preparation of Example 171 by using tert-butyl 3-iodo-6-methyl-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxylate (compound 53d) instead of tert-butyl 3-iodo-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxylate (compound 1e) and 4-fluoro-1H-pyrazole instead of 4-methyl-1H-pyrazole. Example 201 was obtained as a white solid (15 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 393. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d 6 ) δ ppm 9.00 (s, 1H), 8.40 (d, J=4.3 Hz, 1H), 7.88 (s, 1H), 7.82-7.71 (m, 2H), 7.45-7.39 (m, 1H), 7.33 (t, J=9.1 Hz, 1H), 5.24 (d, J=17.6 Hz, 1H), 4.90 (d, J=3.8 Hz, 1H), 4.53 (d, J=17.6 Hz, 1H), 4.31-4.23 (m, 1H), 4.21-4.14 (m, 1H), 1.17 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 3H).

N-(3-chloro-4-fluoro-phenyl)-6-methyl-3-(2-oxopyrrolidin-1-yl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

Preparation of Example 202

The title compound was prepared in analogy to the preparation of Example 170 by using 1-(6-methyl-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazin-3-yl)pyrrolidin-2-one (compound 183b) instead of 1-(4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazin-3-yl)pyrrolidin-2-one (compound 170b). Example 202 was obtained as a white solid (15 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 392. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d 6 ) δ ppm 9.05 (s, 1H), 7.75 (s, 1H), 7.61 (s, 1H), 7.49-7.43 (m, 1H), 7.32 (s, 1H), 5.07-4.97 (m, 1H), 4.94-4.84 (m, 1H), 4.42-4.34 (m, 1H), 4.22-4.18 (m, 2H), 3.85-3.68 (m, 2H), 2.44-2.37 (m, 2H), 2.15-2.05 (m, 2H), 1.13 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 3H).

N-[4-fluoro-3-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]-6-methyl-3-(2-oxopyrrolidin-1-yl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

Preparation of Example 203

The title compound was prepared in analogy to the preparation of Example 170 by using 4-fluoro-3-(trifluoromethyl)aniline instead of 3-chloro-4-fluoro-aniline and 1-(6-methyl-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazin-3-yl)pyrrolidin-2-one one (compound 183b) instead of 1-(4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazin-3-yl)pyrrolidin-2-one (compound 170b). Example 203 was obtained as a white solid (13 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 426. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d 6 ) δ ppm 9.15 (s, 1H), 7.96-7.92 (m, 1H), 7.84-7.78 (m, 1H), 7.61 (s, 1H), 7.48-7.38 (m, 1H), 5.11-4.97 (m, 1H), 4.94-4.84 (m, 1H), 4.47-4.34 (m, 1H), 4.25-4.17 (m, 1H), 4.15-4.08 (m, 1H), 3.84-3.77 (m, 2H), 2.44-2.37 (m, 2H), 2.15-2.02 (m, 2H), 1.14 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 3H).

3-cyclopentyl-6-methyl-N-(3,4,5-trifluorophenyl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

Preparation of Example 204

The title compound was prepared in analogy to the preparation of Example 106 by using 3,4,5-trifluoroaniline instead of 3-amino-5-fluoro-benzonitrile and 3-cyclopentyl-6-methyl-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine (compound 96c) instead of 3-(4-fluorophenyl)-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine (compound 11b). Example 204 was obtained as a white solid (12 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 379. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, CD 3 OD) δ ppm 7.43-7.37 (m, 1H), 7.35-7.27 (m, 2H), 5.03 (d, J=16.3 Hz, 1H), 4.97-4.91 (m, 1H), 4.49 (d, J=16.3 Hz, 1H), 4.26 (dd, 12.5 Hz, 1H), 4.16-4.10 (m, 1H), 2.99-2.93 (m, 1H), 2.18-1.98 (m, 2H), 1.89-1.78 (m, 2H), 1.77-1.65 (m, 2H), 1.63-1.50 (m, 2H), 1.21 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 3H).

3-cyclopentyl-6-methyl-N-[2-(trifluoromethyl)-4-pyridyl]-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

Preparation of Example 205

The title compound was prepared in analogy to the preparation of Example 106 by using 2-(trifluoromethyl)pyridin-4-amine instead of 3-amino-5-fluoro-benzonitrile and 3-cyclopentyl-6-methyl-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine (compound 96c) instead of 3-(4-fluorophenyl)-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine (compound 11b). Example 205 was obtained as a white solid (2 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 394. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, CD 3 OD) δ ppm 8.50 (d, J=5.5 Hz, 1H), 8.06 (d, J=2.0 Hz, 1H), 7.78 (dd, 5.6 Hz, 1H), 7.41 (s, 1H), 5.10 (d, J=16.3 Hz, 1H), 5.03-4.94 (m, 1H), 4.55 (d, J=16.3 Hz, 1H), 4.29 (dd, J=4.1, 12.7 Hz, 1H), 4.15 (dd, J=1.1, 12.7 Hz, 1H), 3.05-2.86 (m, 1H), 2.15-2.03 (m, 2H), 1.90-1.79 (m, 2H), 1.78-1.68 (m, 2H), 1.64-1.52 (m, 2H), 1.24 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 3H).

N-(6-chloro-5-fluoro-2-pyridyl)-3-cyclopentyl-6-methyl-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

Preparation of Example 206

The title compound was prepared in analogy to the preparation of Example 140 by using 3-cyclopentyl-6-methyl-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine (compound 96c) instead of 3-(4-fluorophenyl)-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine (compound 11b). Example 206 was obtained as a white solid (6 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 378. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, CD 3 OD) δ ppm 7.85 (dd, J=3.1, 8.9 Hz, 1H), 7.67 (dd, J=7.9, 8.9 Hz, 1H), 7.39 (s, 1H), 5.06 (d, J=16.6 Hz, 1H), 4.99-4.93 (m, 1H), 4.51 (d, J=16.3 Hz, 1H), 4.27 (dd, J=4.4, 12.7 Hz, 1H), 4.12 (dd, J=1.3, 12.8 Hz, 1H), 3.02-2.84 (m, 1H), 2.14-2.02 (m, 2H), 1.89-1.64 (m, 4H), 1.63-1.50 (m, 2H), 1.23 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 3H).

N-(2-cyclopropyl-4-pyridyl)-3-(2,4-difluorophenyl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

Preparation of Example 207

The title compound was prepared in analogy to the preparation of Example 106 by using 2-cyclopropylpyridin-4-amine (AB140912, Shanghai AQBioPharma Co. Ltd) instead of 3-amino-5-fluoro-benzonitrile and 3-(2,4-difluorophenyl)-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine (compound 50b) instead of 3-(4-fluorophenyl)-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine (compound 11b). Example 207 was obtained as a white solid (7 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 396. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, CD 3 OD) δ ppm 8.28 (d, J=7.0 Hz, 1H), 7.78 (dd, J=2.3, 7.0 Hz, 1H), 7.72 (d, J=1.3 Hz, 1H), 7.58 (d, J=2.0 Hz, 1H), 7.53-7.43 (m, 1H), 7.17-7.04 (m, 2H), 4.92 (s, 2H), 4.35 (t, J=5.5 Hz, 2H), 4.16 (t, J=5.5 Hz, 2H), 2.26-2.19 (m, 1H), 1.46-1.33 (m, 2H), 1.16-1.05 (m, 2H).

3-(2,4-difluorophenyl)-N-[2-(dimethylamino)-4-pyridyl]-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

Preparation of Example 208

The title compound was prepared in analogy to the preparation of Example 106 by using N2,N2-dimethylpyridine-2,4-diamine (catalog number: AQ14094, Shanghai AQBioPharma Co. Ltd) instead of 3-amino-5-fluoro-benzonitrile and 3-(2,4-difluorophenyl)-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine (compound 50b) instead of 3-(4-fluorophenyl)-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine (compound 11b). Example 208 was obtained as a white solid (26 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 399. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, CD 3 OD) δ ppm 7.79 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 1H), 7.72 (d, J=1.5 Hz, 1H), 7.54-7.42 (m, 1H), 7.17-7.02 (m, 3H), 6.89 (dd, J=1.9, 6.7 Hz, 1H), 4.89 (s, 2H), 4.33 (t, J=5.5 Hz, 2H), 4.13 (t, J=5.5 Hz, 2H), 3.14 (s, 6H).

N-(3-chloro-4-fluoro-phenyl)-3-[2-(methoxymethyl)pyrrolidin-1-yl]-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

The title compound was prepared according to the following scheme:

Step 1: Preparation of [1-(5-methyl-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazin-3-yl)pyrrolidin-2-yl]methanol (Compound 209a)

A mixture of tert-butyl 3-iodo-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxylate (compound 1e, 175 mg 0.5 mmol), pyrrolidin-2-ylmethanol (100 mg, 1.0 mmol), L-proline (23 mg, 0.2 mmol), CuI (19 mg 0.1 mmol) and K 2 CO 3 (207 mg, 1.5 mmol) in DMSO (5 mL) was stirred in microwave for 2 hours at 120° C. The reaction mixture was diluted with water, extracted with EtOAc. The organic layer was concentrated. The residue was purified by column chromatography to afford compound 209a (150 mg) as a slight yellow oil. LCMS (M+H + ): 323.

Step 2: Preparation of tert-butyl 3-[2-(methoxymethyl)pyrrolidin-1-yl]-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxylate (Compound 209b)

To a solution of [1-(5-methyl-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazin-3-yl)pyrrolidin-2-yl]methanol (compound 209a, 67 mg, 0.3 mmol) in THF (10 mL) was added NaH (36 mg, 0.6 mmol, 60% oil dispersion) slowly at room temperature and then Methyl iodide (85 mg, 0.6 mmol). The reaction mixture was stirred at room temperature for 2 hours and then was quenched with water, extracted with EtOAc. The organic layer was dried and concentrated in vacuo to afford compound 209b (70 mg) as a slight yellow oil. LCMS (M+H + ): 337.

Step 3: Preparation of 3-[2-(methoxymethyl)pyrrolidin-1-yl]-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine (Compound 209c)

A solution of tert-butyl 3-[2-(methoxymethyl)pyrrolidin-1-yl]-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxylate (compound 209b, 70 mg, 0.3 mmol) in HCl/EA (10 mL) was stirred at room temperature for 2 hours. Then the reaction mixture was concentrated in vacuo to afford compound 209c (60 mg) as a slight yellow solid. LCMS (M+H + ): 237.

Step 4: Preparation of N-(3-chloro-4-fluoro-phenyl)-3-[2-(methoxymethyl)pyrrolidin-1-yl]-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide (Example 209)

The title compound was prepared in analogy to the preparation of Example 140 by using phenyl N-(3-chloro-4-fluoro-phenyl)carbamate (compound 12i) instead of phenyl N-(6-chloro-5-fluoro-2-pyridyl)carbamate (compound 140d) and 3-[2-(methoxymethyl)pyrrolidin-1-yl]-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine (compound 209c) instead of 3-(4-fluorophenyl)-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine (compound 11b). Example 209 was obtained as a white solid (5 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 408. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, CD 3 OD) δ ppm 7.63 (dd, J=2.6, 6.7 Hz, 1H), 7.38-7.29 (m, 2H), 7.17 (t, J=8.9 Hz, 1H), 4.84 (d, J=16.3 Hz, 1H), 4.76 (d, J=16.3 Hz, 1H), 4.62 (br. s, 2H), 4.23-4.14 (m, 2H), 4.13-4.03 (m, 1H), 3.96-3.91 (m, 1H), 3.51-3.36 (m, 3H), 3.32-3.28 (m, 2H), 3.00-2.88 (m, 1H), 2.16-2.02 (m, 1H), 1.98-1.76 (m, 3H).

N-(3-chloro-4-fluoro-phenyl)-3-[3-(methoxymethyl)pyrrolidin-1-yl]-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

The title compound was prepared according to the following scheme:

N-(3-chloro-4-fluoro-phenyl)-3-(3-methoxypyrrolidin-1-yl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

The title compound was prepared according to the following scheme:

Preparation of 3-(3-methoxypyrrolidin-1-yl)-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine (Compound 211e)

The compound 211e was prepared in analogy to compound 210e by using tert-butyl 3-hydroxypyrrolidine-1-carboxylate (compound 211a, 1 g) instead of 3-(hydroxymethyl)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate (compound 210a). Compound 211e was obtained as a slight yellow solid (60 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 223.

Preparation of N-(3-chloro-4-fluoro-phenyl)-3-(3-methoxypyrrolidin-1-yl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide (Example 211)

The title compound was prepared in analogy to the preparation of Example 140 by using phenyl N-(3-chloro-4-fluoro-phenyl)carbamate (compound 12i) instead of phenyl N-(6-chloro-5-fluoro-2-pyridyl)carbamate (compound 140d) and 3-(3-methoxypyrrolidin-1-yl)-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine (compound 211e) instead of 3-(4-fluorophenyl)-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine (compound 11b). Example 211 was obtained as a white solid (2 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 394. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, CD 3 OD) δ ppm 7.63 (dd, J=2.6, 6.7 Hz, 1H), 7.36-7.33 (m, 1H), 7.23 (s, 1H), 7.18 (t, J=9.0 Hz, 1H), 4.83 (s, 2H), 4.21-4.16 (m, 2H), 4.12-4.07 (m, 1H), 4.04-3.97 (m, 2H), 3.36 (s, 3H), 3.31-3.25 (m, 2H), 3.17 (dd, J=2.5, 10.3 Hz, 1H), 3.07-3.04 (m, 1H), 2.25-2.16 (m, 1H), 2.07-1.93 (m, 1H).

N-(3-chloro-4-fluoro-phenyl)-3-(4,4-dimethyl-2-oxo-pyrrolidin-1-yl)-6-methyl-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

The title compound was prepared according to the following scheme:

Step 1: Preparation of tert-butyl 3-(4,4-dimethyl-2-oxo-pyrrolidin-1-yl)-6-methyl-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxylate (Compound 212a)

To mixture of tert-butyl 3-iodo-6-methyl-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxylate (compound 53d, 182 mg 0.5 mmol), 4,4-dimethylpyrrolidin-2-one (120 mg, 1.0 mmol), (1S,2S)-cyclohexane-1,2-diamine (23 mg, 0.2 mmol), CuI (19 mg 0.1 mmol) and K 3 PO 4 (318 mg, 1.5 mmol) in DMSO (5 mL) under N 2 was stirred in microwave for 2 hours at 120° C. The reaction mixture was diluted with water, extracted with EtOAc. The organic layer was concentrated to afford compound 212a (150 mg) as a slight yellow oil. LCMS (M+H + ): 349.

Step 2: Preparation of 4,4-dimethyl-1-(6-methyl-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazin-3-yl)pyrrolidin-2-one (Compound 212b)

A solution of tert-butyl 3-(4,4-dimethyl-2-oxo-pyrrolidin-1-yl)-6-methyl-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxylate (compound 212a, 150 mg, 0.4 mmol) in HCl/EA (15 mL) was stirred at room temperature for 2 hours. Then the reaction mixture was concentrated in vacuo to afford compound 212b (120 mg) as a slight yellow solid. LCMS (M+H + ): 249.

Step 3: Preparation of N-(3-chloro-4-fluoro-phenyl)-3-(4,4-dimethyl-2-oxo-pyrrolidin-1-yl)-6-methyl-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide (Example 212)

The title compound was prepared in analogy to the preparation of Example 140 by using phenyl N-(3-chloro-4-fluoro-phenyl)carbamate (compound 12i) instead of phenyl N-(6-chloro-5-fluoro-2-pyridyl)carbamate (compound 140d) and 4,4-dimethyl-1-(6-methyl-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazin-3-yl)pyrrolidin-2-one (compound 212b) instead of 3-(4-fluorophenyl)-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine (compound 11b). Example 212 was obtained as a white solid (10 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 420. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, CD 3 OD) δ ppm 7.66-7.57 (m, 2H), 7.35-7.33 (m, 1H), 7.17 (t, J=8.9 Hz, 1H), 5.04 (d, J=16.8 Hz, 1H), 4.99-4.93 (m, 1H), 4.51 (d, J=16.8 Hz, 1H), 4.30 (dd, J=4.4, 12.7 Hz, 1H), 4.19-4.16 (m, 1H), 3.67-3.51 (m, 2H), 2.41 (s, 2H), 1.36-1.17 (m, 9H).

N-(3-chloro-4-fluoro-phenyl)-3-[3-(trifluoromethyl)pyrrolidin-1-yl]-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

The title compound was prepared according to the following scheme:

Preparation of N-(3-chloro-4-fluoro-phenyl)-3-[3-(trifluoromethyl)pyrrolidin-1-yl]-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide (Example 213)

The title compound was prepared in analogy to Example 168 by using 3-(trifluoromethyl)pyrrolidine hydrochloride instead of 2-methylpyrrolidine hydrochloride. Example 213 was obtained as a solid (5.0 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 432. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, chloroform-d) δ ppm 7.55 (dd, J=2.6, 6.4 Hz, 1H), 7.25-7.19 (m, 2H), 7.12 (d, J=8.5 Hz, 1H), 4.74 (s, 2H), 4.26 (t, J=5.4 Hz, 2H), 4.01-3.94 (m, 2H), 3.34 (s, 1H), 3.18 (s, 3H), 3.04 (d, J=9.5 Hz, 1H), 2.30-2.20 (m, 1H), 2.17-2.08 (m, 1H).

N-(3-chloro-4-fluoro-phenyl)-3-(3-cyanopyrrolidin-1-yl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

The title compound was prepared according to the following scheme:

Preparation of N-(3-chloro-4-fluoro-phenyl)-3-(3-cyanopyrrolidin-1-yl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide (Example 214)

The title compound was prepared in analogy to Example 168 by using pyrrolidine-3-carbonitrile hydrochloride instead of 2-methylpyrrolidine hydrochloride. Example 214 was obtained as a solid (7.2 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 389. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, chloroform-d) δ ppm 7.54 (dd, J=2.6, 6.4 Hz, 1H), 7.27-7.20 (m, 2H), 7.13-7.04 (m, 1H), 6.72 (s, 1H), 4.79-4.68 (m, 2H), 4.25 (t, J=5.4 Hz, 2H), 4.03-3.94 (m, 2H), 3.40-3.34 (m, 2H), 3.33-3.26 (m, 1H), 3.25-3.11 (m, 2H), 2.47-2.25 (m, 2H).

3-[3-azabicyclo[3.1.0]hexan-3-yl]-N-(3-chloro-4-fluoro-phenyl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

The title compound was prepared according to the following scheme:

Preparation of 3-[3-azabicyclo[3.1.0]hexan-3-yl]-N-(3-chloro-4-fluoro-phenyl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide (Example 215)

The title compound was prepared in analogy to Example 168 by using 3-azabicyclo[3.1.0]hexane hydrochloride instead of 2-methylpyrrolidine hydrochloride. Example 215 was obtained as a solid (2.4 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 376. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, CD 3 OD) δ ppm 7.62 (dd, J=2.6, 6.7 Hz, 1H), 7.34 (ddd, J=2.6, 4.2, 9.0 Hz, 1H), 7.24-7.08 (m, 2H), 4.80 (s, 2H), 4.21-4.12 (m, 2H), 4.04-3.94 (m, 2H), 3.42 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 2H), 3.02 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 2H), 1.63-1.53 (m, 2H), 0.68 (q, J=4.0 Hz, 1H), 0.57 (dt, J=4.4, 7.7 Hz, 1H).

N-(3-chloro-4-fluoro-phenyl)-3-(3-hydroxy-3-methyl-pyrrolidin-1-yl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

The title compound was prepared according to the following scheme:

Preparation of N-(3-chloro-4-fluoro-phenyl)-3-(3-hydroxy-3-methyl-pyrrolidin-1-yl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide (Example 216)

The title compound was prepared in analogy to Example 168 by using 3-methylpyrrolidin-3-ol hydrochloride instead of 2-methylpyrrolidine hydrochloride. Example 216 was obtained as a solid (0.5 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 394. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, CD 3 OD) □δ ppm 7.62 (dd, J=2.5, 6.5 Hz, 1H), 7.38-7.31 (m, 1H), 7.22-7.17 (m, 2H), 4.84 (s, 2H), 4.22-4.14 (m, 2H), 4.04-3.97 (m, 2H), 3.46-3.35 (m, 2H), 3.21-3.14 (m, 2H), 2.05-1.97 (m, 2H), 1.45 (s, 3H).

N-(3-chloro-4-fluoro-phenyl)-3-(2,2-dimethylmorpholin-4-yl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

The title compound was prepared according to the following scheme:

Preparation of N-(3-chloro-4-fluoro-phenyl)-3-(2,2-dimethylmorpholin-4-yl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide (Example 217)

The title compound was prepared in analogy to Example 168 by using 2,2-dimethylmorpholine instead of 2-methylpyrrolidine hydrochloride. Example 217 was obtained as a solid (12.2 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 408. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, CD 3 OD) □δ ppm 7.62 (dd, 6.7 Hz, 1H), 7.38-7.31 (m, 2H), 7.18 (t, J=8.9 Hz, 1H), 4.74 (s, 2H), 4.22-4.16 (m, 2H), 4.06-3.96 (m, 2H), 3.88-3.83 (m, 2H), 2.88-2.83 (m, 2H), 2.71 (s, 2H), 1.34 (s, 6H).

N-[2-(difluoromethyl)-4-pyridyl]-3-(2,4-difluorophenyl)-6-methyl-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

The title compound was prepared according to the following scheme:

Preparation of phenyl N-[2-(difluoromethyl)-4-pyridyl]carbamate (218c)

The compound 218c was prepared in analogy to compound 147c by using 4-bromo-2-(difluoromethyl)pyridine instead of 1-bromo-3-(1,1-difluoroethyl)benzene (compound 147a). Compound 218c was obtained as a yellow solid (264 mg). LCMS (M−H + ): 263.

Preparation of N-[2-(difluoromethyl)-4-pyridyl]-3-(2,4-difluorophenyl)-6-methyl-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide (Example 218)

The title compound was prepared in analogy to Example 12 by using 3-(2,4-difluorophenyl)-6-methyl-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine (compound 85b) instead of 8-(4-fluorophenyl)-1,2,3,4-tetrahydropyrrolo[1,2-a]pyrazine (compound 12h) and phenyl N-[2-(difluoromethyl)-4-pyridyl]carbamate (compound 218c) instead of phenyl N-(3-chloro-4-fluoro-phenyl)carbamate (compound 12i). Example 218 was obtained as a solid (30.3 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 420. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, CD 3 OD) □δ ppm 8.41 (d, J=5.8 Hz, 1H), 7.87 (d, J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 7.74 (d, J=1.5 Hz, 1H), 7.66 (dd, J=2.0, 5.8 Hz, 1H), 7.55-7.48 (m, 1H), 7.14-7.05 (m, 2H), 6.82-6.50 (m, 1H), 5.16 (d, J=16.8 Hz, 1H), 5.08-5.01 (m, 1H), 4.65 (d, J=16.8 Hz, 1H), 4.40 (dd, J=4.4, 12.9 Hz, 1H), 4.29-4.24 (m, 1H), 1.32 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 3H).

N-(3-chloro-4-fluoro-phenyl)-3-(8-oxa-3-azabicyclo[3.2.1]octan-3-yl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

The title compound was prepared according to the following scheme:

Preparation of N-(3-chloro-4-fluoro-phenyl)-3-[8-oxa-3-azabicyclo[3.2.1]octan-3-yl]-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide (Example 219)

The title compound was prepared in analogy to Example 168 by using 8-oxa-3-azabicyclo[3.2.1]octane hydrochloride instead of 2-methylpyrrolidine hydrochloride. Example 219 was obtained as a solid (6.4 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 406. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, chloroform-d) δ ppm 7.52 (dd, J=2.6, 6.4 Hz, 1H), 7.29 (s, 1H), 7.21 (dd, J=2.9, 3.9 Hz, 1H), 7.13-7.07 (m, 1H), 6.57 (s, 1H), 4.67 (s, 2H), 4.44-4.36 (m, 2H), 4.28-4.20 (m, 2H), 3.95 (t, J=5.4 Hz, 2H), 3.06-2.98 (m, 2H), 2.81 (d, J=11.0 Hz, 2H), 2.08-1.97 (m, 4H).

N-(3-chloro-4-fluoro-phenyl)-3-(3-oxomorpholin-4-yl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

The title compound was prepared according to the following scheme:

Step 1: Preparation of tert-butyl 3-(3-oxomorpholin-4-yl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxylate (Compound 220b)

To a mixture of morpholin-3-one (24 mg, 0.24 mmol), tert-butyl 3-iodo-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxylate (compound 1e, 70 mg, 0.20 mmol), K 3 PO 4 (85 mg, 0.40 mmol), CuI (7.6 mg, 40 μmol) and (1R,2R)—N1,N2-dimethylcyclohexane-1,2-diamine (5.7 mg, 40 μmol) was suspended in DMSO (5.0 mL). The reaction mixture was flushed with nitrogen and sealed. Then the reaction mixture was stirred at 105° C. in microwave for 2 hours. The reaction mixture was diluted with ethyl acetate, washed with water. The organic layer was concentrated to give crude compound 220b (65 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 323.

Step 2: Preparation of N-(3-chloro-4-fluoro-phenyl)-3-(3-oxomorpholin-4-yl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide (Example 220)

A solution of tert-butyl 3-(3-oxomorpholin-4-yl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxylate (compound 220b, 129 mg, 0.40 mmol) in HCl/EA (1N, 5.0 mL) was stirred at room temperature overnight. Petroleum ether (45 mL) was added. The reaction mixture was centrifuged, and a yellowish solid was collected. The obtained solid was dissolved in DCM (3.0 mL), to which DIPEA (0.4 mL) and phenyl N-(3-chloro-4-fluoro-phenyl)carbamate (128 mg, 0.48 mmol) were added. The reaction mixture was stirred at 40° C. for 3 hours. The reaction mixture was concentrated in vacuo to give crude product, which was purified by preparative HPLC to afford Example 220 (61 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 394. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, chloroform-d) δ ppm 7.85 (s, 1H), 7.65 (dd, J=2.5, 6.5 Hz, 1H), 7.50 (s, 1H), 7.35-7.30 (m, 1H), 7.05 (t, J=8.8 Hz, 1H), 4.61 (s, 2H), 4.39 (s, 2H), 4.27-4.20 (m, 2H), 4.13-4.05 (m, 4H), 3.86-3.81 (m, 2H).

N-(3-chloro-4-fluoro-phenyl)-3-(3-methyl-5-oxo-morpholin-4-yl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

The title compound was prepared according to the following scheme:

Preparation of N-(3-chloro-4-fluoro-phenyl)-3-(3-methyl-5-oxo-morpholin-4-yl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide (Example 221)

The title compound was prepared in analogy to Example 220 by using 5-methylmorpholin-3-one instead of morpholin-3-one. Example 221 was obtained as a solid (24.5 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 408. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, chloroform-d) δ ppm 7.83 (s, 1H), 7.64 (dd, J=2.6, 6.7 Hz, 1H), 7.47 (s, 1H), 7.35-7.29 (m, 1H), 7.04 (t, J=8.9 Hz, 1H), 4.83-4.76 (m, 1H), 4.52-4.45 (m, 1H), 4.42-4.33 (m, 2H), 4.32 (s, 1H), 4.32-4.26 (m, 1H), 4.26-4.20 (m, 2H), 4.11 (dd, J=3.5, 11.8 Hz, 1H), 4.03-3.97 (m, 1H), 3.80 (dd, J=4.1, 11.9 Hz, 1H), 3.77-3.69 (m, 1H), 1.28 (d, J=6.3 Hz, 3H).

(6S)—N-[2-(difluoromethyl)-4-pyridyl]-6-methyl-3-(2-oxopyrrolidin-1-yl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

The title compound was prepared according to the following scheme:

Step 1: Preparation of tert-butyl (6S)-6-methyl-3-(2-oxopyrrolidin-1-yl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxylate (Compound 223b)

To a mixture of pyrrolidin-2-one (102 mg, 1.2 mmol), tert-butyl (6S)-3-iodo-6-methyl-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxylate (compound 102d, 363 mg, 1.0 mmol), K 3 PO 4 (424 mg, 2.0 mmol), CuI (38.1 mg, 200 μmol) and (1R,2R)—N1,N2-dimethylcyclohexane-1,2-diamine (28.4 mg, 200 μmol) was suspended in DMSO (5.0 mL). The reaction mixture was flushed with nitrogen and sealed. Then the reaction mixture was stirred at 105° C. in microwave for 2 hours. The reaction mixture was diluted with ethyl acetate, and washed with water. The organic layer was concentrated to give crude compound 223b (320 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 321.

Step 2: Preparation of (6S)—N-[2-(difluoromethyl)-4-pyridyl]-6-methyl-3-(2-oxopyrrolidin-1-yl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide (Example 223)

A solution of tert-butyl (6S)-6-methyl-3-(2-oxopyrrolidin-1-yl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxylate (compound 223b, 64 mg, 0.20 mmol) in HCl/EA (1N, 5.0 mL) was stirred at room temperature overnight. Petroleum ether (45 mL) was added. The reaction mixture was centrifuged, and a yellowish solid was collected. The obtained solid was dissolved in DCM (3.0 mL), to which DIPEA (0.4 mL) and phenyl N-[2-(difluoromethyl)-4-pyridyl]carbamate (compound 218c, 63.4 mg, 0.24 mmol) were added. The reaction mixture was stirred at 40° C. for 3 hours. The reaction mixture was concentrated in vacuo to give crude product, which was purified by preparative HPLC to afford Example 223 (11.3 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 391. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, chloroform-d) δ ppm 8.51 (s, 1H), 8.46 (d, J=5.8 Hz, 1H), 7.82 (d, J=2.0 Hz, 1H), 7.65 (d, J=5.5 Hz, 1H), 7.42 (s, 1H), 6.75-6.42 (m, 1H), 5.21 (d, J=16.8 Hz, 1H), 5.11-5.03 (m, 1H), 4.37 (d, J=16.8 Hz, 1H), 4.34-4.29 (m, 1H), 4.05-3.93 (m, 2H), 3.85-3.75 (m, 1H), 2.69-2.60 (m, 2H), 2.34-2.23 (m, 2H), 1.43 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 3H).

(6S)—N-(3-chloro-4-fluoro-phenyl)-3-(3,3-difluoropyrrolidin-1-yl)-6-methyl-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

The title compound was prepared according to the following scheme:

Preparation of (6S)—N-(3-chloro-4-fluoro-phenyl)-3-(3,3-difluoropyrrolidin-1-yl)-6-methyl-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide (Example 224)

The title compound was prepared in analogy to Example 168 by using 3,3-difluoropyrrolidine hydrochloride instead of 2-methylpyrrolidine hydrochloride. Example 224 was obtained as a solid (14.4 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 414. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, chloroform-d) δ ppm 7.57 (dd, J=2.8, 6.5 Hz, 1H), 7.28-7.21 (m, 2H), 7.14-7.08 (m, 1H), 6.48 (s, 1H), 4.88 (d, J=15.3 Hz, 2H), 4.51 (d, J=15.1 Hz, 1H), 4.30 (dd, J=4.1, 12.7 Hz, 1H), 4.18-4.11 (m, 1H), 3.46 (t, J=13.2 Hz, 2H), 3.31 (t, J=7.0 Hz, 2H), 2.52-2.39 (m, 2H), 1.26 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 3H).

(6S)—N-(3-chloro-4-fluoro-phenyl)-3-[trans-2,6-dimethylmorpholin-4-yl]-6-methyl-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

The title compound was prepared according to the following scheme:

Preparation of (6S)—N-(3-chloro-4-fluoro-phenyl)-3-[trans-2,6-dimethylmorpholin-4-yl]-6-methyl-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide (Example 225)

The title compound was prepared in analogy to Example 168 by using trans-2,6-dimethylmorpholine instead of 2-methylpyrrolidine hydrochloride. Example 225 was obtained as a solid (25.8 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 422. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, chloroform-d) δ ppm 7.56 (dd, J=2.5, 6.5 Hz, 1H), 7.36 (d, J=6.3 Hz, 1H), 7.26-7.18 (m, 1H), 7.16-7.07 (m, 1H), 6.38 (s, 1H), 4.89-4.78 (m, 2H), 4.46 (dd, J=6.7, 15.4 Hz, 1H), 4.30 (dd, J=4.3, 12.8 Hz, 1H), 4.19-4.11 (m, 3H), 2.96 (dd, J=3.3, 11.0 Hz, 2H), 2.65-2.58 (m, 2H), 1.34 (d, J=6.5 Hz, 6H), 1.27 (dd, 6.8 Hz, 3H).

(6S)—N-(3-chloro-4-fluoro-phenyl)-3-[cis-2,6-dimethylmorpholin-4-yl]-6-methyl-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

The title compound was prepared according to the following scheme:

Preparation of (6S)—N-(3-chloro-4-fluoro-phenyl)-3-[cis-2,6-dimethylmorpholin-4-yl]-6-methyl-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide (Example 226)

The title compound was prepared in analogy to Example 168 by using cis-2,6-dimethylmorpholine instead of 2-methylpyrrolidine hydrochloride. Example 226 was obtained as a solid (34.0 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 422. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, chloroform-d) δ ppm 7.55 (dd, J=2.6, 6.4 Hz, 1H), 7.36 (s, 1H), 7.27-7.21 (m, 1H), 7.10 (t, J=8.5 Hz, 1H), 6.51 (s, 1H), 4.93-4.85 (m, 1H), 4.82 (d, J=15.3 Hz, 1H), 4.48 (d, J=15.3 Hz, 1H), 4.29 (dd, J=4.3, 12.8 Hz, 1H), 4.18-4.11 (m, 1H), 3.87-3.78 (m, 2H), 2.97-2.90 (m, 2H), 2.48-2.40 (m, 2H), 1.27-1.20 (m, 9H).

(6S)—N-(3-chloro-4-fluoro-phenyl)-3-(4-hydroxy-1-piperidyl)-6-methyl-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

The title compound was prepared according to the following scheme:

Preparation of (6S)—N-(3-chloro-4-fluoro-phenyl)-3-(4-hydroxy-1-piperidyl)-6-methyl-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide (Example 227)

The title compound was prepared in analogy to Example 168 by using piperidin-4-ol instead of 2-methylpyrrolidine hydrochloride. Example 227 was obtained as a solid (31.3 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 408. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, chloroform-d) δ ppm 7.58 (dd, J=2.6, 6.4 Hz, 1H), 7.38 (s, 1H), 7.27-7.21 (m, 1H), 7.11 (t, J=8.7 Hz, 1H), 6.55 (br. s., 1H), 4.98-4.89 (m, 1H), 4.82 (d, J=15.3 Hz, 1H), 4.49 (d, J=15.3 Hz, 1H), 4.29 (dd, J=4.3, 12.8 Hz, 1H), 4.14 (dd, 12.7 Hz, 1H), 3.90-3.82 (m, 1H), 3.14 (dd, J=4.6, 11.2 Hz, 2H), 2.78 (t, J=9.9 Hz, 2H), 2.02 (d, J=9.3 Hz, 2H), 1.79-1.67 (m, 4H), 1.24 (d, J=7.0 Hz, 3H).

(6S)—N-(3-chloro-4-fluoro-phenyl)-6-methyl-3-(3-methyl-2-oxo-imidazolidin-1-yl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

The title compound was prepared according to the following scheme:

Preparation of (6S)—N-(3-chloro-4-fluoro-phenyl)-6-methyl-3-(3-methyl-2-oxo-imidazolidin-1-yl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide (Example 228)

The title compound was prepared in analogy to Example 220 by using 1-methylimidazolidin-2-one instead of morpholin-3-one and tert-butyl (6S)-3-iodo-6-methyl-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxylate (compound 102d) instead of tert-butyl 3-iodo-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxylate (compound 1e). Example 228 was obtained as a solid (15.1 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 407. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, chloroform-d) δ ppm 7.89 (s, 1H), 7.68 (dd, J=2.6, 6.7 Hz, 1H), 7.42-7.35 (m, 2H), 7.05 (t, J=8.9 Hz, 1H), 5.17 (d, J=16.6 Hz, 1H), 5.08 (t, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 4.41 (d, J=16.6 Hz, 1H), 4.29 (dd, J=5.5, 12.8 Hz, 1H), 4.04-3.98 (m, 1H), 3.87 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 1H), 3.72 (d, J=6.3 Hz, 1H), 3.60-3.52 (m, 2H), 2.93 (s, 3H), 1.39 (d, J=7.0 Hz, 3H).

(6S)—N-(3-chloro-4-fluoro-phenyl)-3-(4-cyano-2-oxo-pyrrolidin-1-yl)-6-methyl-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

The title compound was prepared according to the following scheme:

Step 1: Preparation of 1-[(6S)-5-tert-butoxycarbonyl-6-methyl-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazin-3-yl]-5-oxo-pyrrolidine-3-carboxylic Acid (Compound 229a)

A mixture of tert-butyl (6S)-3-iodo-6-methyl-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxylate (compound 102d, 364 mg, 1.0 mmol), methyl 5-oxopyrrolidine-3-carboxylate (286 mg, 2.0 mmol), (1S,2S)-cyclohexane-1,2-diamine (46 mg, 0.4 mmol), CuI (38 mg 0.2 mmol) and K 3 PO 4 (636 mg, 3 mmol) in DMSO (10 mL) under N 2 was stirred at microwave for 2 hours at 120° C. The reaction mixture was diluted with hydrochloride acid (0.5 M, 10 mL), extracted with EtOAc (20 mL) twice. The organic layer was concentrated to afford compound 229a (200 mg) as a slight yellow solid. LCMS (M+H + ): 365.

Step 2: Preparation of tert-butyl (6S)-3-(4-carbamoyl-2-oxo-pyrrolidin-1-yl)-6-methyl-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxylate (Compound 229b)

A mixture of 1-[(6S)-5-tert-butoxycarbonyl-6-methyl-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazin-3-yl]-5-oxo-pyrrolidine-3-carboxylic acid (compound 229a, 183 mg, 0.5 mmol), HATU (210 mg, 0.6 mmol), NH 4 Cl (138 mg, 2.5 mmol) and DIPEA (770 mg, 6 mmol) in THF (10 mL) was stirred at 60° C. for 2 hours. The reaction mixture was diluted with hydrochloride acid (0.5 M, 15 mL), and extracted with EtOAc (20 mL) twice. The organic layer was concentrated to afford compound 229b (150 mg) as a slight yellow solid. LCMS (M+H + ): 364.

Step 3: Preparation of tert-butyl (6S)-3-(4-cyano-2-oxo-pyrrolidin-1-yl)-6-methyl-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxylate (Compound 229c)

To a solution of tert-butyl (6S)-3-(4-carbamoyl-2-oxo-pyrrolidin-1-yl)-6-methyl-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxylate (compound 229b, 150 mg, 0.41 mmol) in dry tetrahydrofuran (5.0 mL) at 0° C. under nitrogen was added pyridine (0.5 mL, 6.2 mmol) followed by dropwise addition of a solution of trifluoroacetic anhydride (0.5 mL, 3.5 mmol) in dry tetrahydrofuran (1.0 mL). The resulting reaction mixture was allowed to warm slowly to room temperature, and stirred overnight, then quenched with ice-water, and extracted with EtOAc (20 mL) twice. The organic layer was concentrated to afford compound 229c (138 mg) as a slight yellow solid. LCMS (M+H + ): 346.

Step 4: Preparation of (6S)—N-(3-chloro-4-fluoro-phenyl)-3-(4-cyano-2-oxo-pyrrolidin-1-yl)-6-methyl-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide (Example 229)

The title compound was prepared in analogy to Example 220 by using tert-butyl (6S)-3-(4-cyano-2-oxo-pyrrolidin-1-yl)-6-methyl-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxylate (compound 229c) instead of tert-butyl 3-(3-oxomorpholin-4-yl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxylate (compound 220b). Example 229 was obtained as a solid (29.4 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 417. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, chloroform-d) δ ppm 7.65-7.58 (m, 1H), 7.45 (d, J=9.0 Hz, 1H), 7.33-7.29 (m, 1H), 7.26-7.18 (m, 1H), 7.07 (dt, J=1.0, 8.8 Hz, 1H), 5.15-4.96 (m, 2H), 4.43 (m, 1H), 4.31 (m, 1H), 4.22 (dd, J=8.0, 10.0 Hz, 0.5H), 4.15-4.05 (m, 2H), 4.03 (dd, J=5.1, 10.2 Hz, 0.5H), 3.63-3.53 (m, 1H), 3.07-2.90 (m, 2H), 1.36 (m, 3H).

N-(3-chloro-4-fluoro-phenyl)-3-(4-fluorophenyl)-7-methyl-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

The title compound was prepared according to the following scheme:

Preparation of 3-(4-fluorophenyl)-7-methyl-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine (Compound 230e)

The compound 230e was prepared in analogy to compound 9e by using 7-methyl-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine (compound 230a, catalog number: PBCS1406244, PharmBlock(Nanjing) R&D Co. Ltd.) instead of 5,6,7,8-tetrahydroimidazo[1,5-a]pyrazine (compound 9a). Compound 230e was obtained as a white solid (250 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 232.

Preparation of N-(3-chloro-4-fluoro-phenyl)-3-(4-fluorophenyl)-7-methyl-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide (Example 230)

The title compound was prepared in analogy to the preparation of Example 140 by using phenyl N-(3-chloro-4-fluoro-phenyl)carbamate (compound 12i) instead of phenyl N-(6-chloro-5-fluoro-2-pyridyl)carbamate (compound 140d) and 3-(4-fluorophenyl)-7-methyl-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine (compound 230e) instead of 3-(4-fluorophenyl)-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine (compound 11b). Example 230 was obtained as a white solid (21 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 403. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, CD 3 OD) δ ppm 7.77 (s, 1H), 7.61 (dd, J=2.6, 6.7 Hz, 1H), 7.49 (dd, J=5.3, 9.0 Hz, 2H), 7.33-7.31 (m, 1H), 7.22-7.12 (m, 3H), 4.98 (s, 2H), 4.52-4.48 (m, 1H), 4.09 (dd, J=4.0, 14.1 Hz, 1H), 3.88 (dd, J=6.1, 13.9 Hz, 1H), 1.59 (d, J=6.5 Hz, 3H).

(6S)—N-(3-chloro-4,5-difluoro-phenyl)-6-methyl-3-(2-oxopyrrolidin-1-yl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

The title compound was prepared according to the following scheme:

Preparation of (6S)—N-(3-chloro-4,5-difluoro-phenyl)-6-methyl-3-(2-oxopyrrolidin-1-yl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide (Example 231)

The title compound was prepared in analogy to Example 223 by using phenyl N-(3-chloro-4,5-difluoro-phenyl)carbamate (compound 231c) instead of phenyl N-[2-(difluoromethyl)-4-pyridyl]carbamate (compound 218c). Example 231 was obtained as a solid (24.0 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 410. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, chloroform-d) δ ppm 8.04 (s, 1H), 7.46-7.37 (m, 3H), 5.13 (d, J=17.1 Hz, 1H), 5.09-5.02 (m, 1H), 4.36-4.27 (m, 2H), 4.03-3.94 (m, 2H), 3.77 (ddd, J=5.4, 7.9, 9.5 Hz, 1H), 2.70-2.57 (m, 2H), 2.34-2.23 (m, 2H), 1.41 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 3H).

The compound 231c was prepared in analogy to compound 147c by using 3-chloro-4,5-difluoro-aniline instead of 3-(1,1-difluoroethyl)aniline (compound 147b).

(6S)—N-(3-chloro-4-fluoro-phenyl)-3-(4-hydroxy-2-oxo-pyrrolidin-1-yl)-6-methyl-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

The title compound was prepared according to the following scheme:

Preparation of (6S)—N-(3-chloro-4-fluoro-phenyl)-3-(4-hydroxy-2-oxo-pyrrolidin-1-yl)-6-methyl-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide (Example 232)

The title compound was prepared in analogy to Example 223 by using 4-hydroxypyrrolidin-2-one instead of pyrrolidin-2-one, and phenyl N-(3-chloro-4-fluoro-phenyl)carbamate (compound 12i) instead of phenyl N-[2-(difluoromethyl)-4-pyridyl]carbamate (compound 218c). Example 232 was obtained as a solid (9.5 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 408. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, chloroform-d) δ ppm 7.66-7.60 (m, 1H), 7.50 (s, 1H), 7.43 (d, J=12.8 Hz, 1H), 7.34-7.29 (m, 1H), 7.05 (dt, J=5.3, 8.8 Hz, 1H), 5.18 (d, J=16.8 Hz, 0.5H), 5.10 (t, J=6.8 Hz, 1H), 5.01 (d, J=16.6 Hz, 0.5H), 4.77-4.69 (m, 1H), 4.48 (d, J=16.6 Hz, 0.5H), 4.38 (d, J=16.8 Hz, 0.5H), 4.30 (dd, J=5.3, 12.8 Hz, 1H), 4.22-4.15 (m, 0.5H), 4.10-4.03 (m, 1.5H), 3.82-3.76 (m, 0.5H), 3.71-3.64 (m, 0.5H), 2.97-2.88 (m, 1H), 2.63-2.53 (m, 1H), 1.36 (dd, J=1.5, 7.0 Hz, 3H).

(6S)-6-methyl-3-(3-oxomorpholin-4-yl)-N-(3,4,5-trifluorophenyl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

The title compound was prepared according to the following scheme:

Preparation of (6S)-6-methyl-3-(3-oxomorpholin-4-yl)-N-(3,4,5-trifluorophenyl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide (Example 233)

The title compound was prepared in analogy to Example 223 by using morpholin-3-one instead of pyrrolidin-2-one, phenyl N-(3,4,5-trifluorophenyl)carbamate (compound 233c) instead of phenyl N-[2-(difluoromethyl)-4-pyridyl]carbamate (compound 218c). Example 233 was obtained as a solid (613 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 410. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d 6 ) δ ppm 9.07 (s, 1H), 7.63 (s, 1H), 7.47-7.39 (m, 2H), 4.91-4.82 (m, 2H), 4.31-4.11 (m, 5H), 3.97 (t, J=5.0 Hz, 2H), 3.79-3.65 (m, 2H), 1.13 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 3H).

The compound 233c was prepared in analogy to compound 147c by using 3,4,5-trifluoroaniline instead of 3-(1,1-difluoroethyl)aniline (compound 147b).

3-(1-acetyl-4-piperidyl)-N-(3-chloro-4-fluoro-phenyl)-6-methyl-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

The title compound was prepared according to the following scheme:

Preparation of 3-(1-acetyl-4-piperidyl)-N-(3-chloro-4-fluoro-phenyl)-6-methyl-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide (Example 234)

The title compound was prepared in analogy to Example 96 by using 1-[4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-3,6-dihydro-2H-pyridin-1-yl]ethanone instead of cyclopenten-1-ylboronic acid. Example 234 was obtained as a solid (22.3 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 434. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, chloroform-d) δ ppm 7.57-7.53 (m, 1H), 7.39 (s, 1H), 7.28-7.23 (m, 1H), 7.11 (t, J=8.8 Hz, 1H), 6.68 (d, J=15.1 Hz, 1H), 4.93-4.83 (m, 2H), 4.75 (d, J=11.5 Hz, 1H), 4.49 (dd, J=3.6, 15.4 Hz, 1H), 4.36-4.29 (m, 1H), 4.22-4.16 (m, 1H), 3.94 (d, J=13.8 Hz, 1H), 3.22-3.14 (m, 1H), 2.74-2.61 (m, 2H), 2.15 (s, 3H), 1.97-1.85 (m, 2H), 1.70-1.63 (m, 1H), 1.58-1.51 (m, 1H), 1.26 (dd, J=2.8, 6.8 Hz, 3H).

(6S)—N-(3-chloro-4,5-difluoro-phenyl)-6-methyl-3-(3-oxomorpholin-4-yl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

The title compound was prepared according to the following scheme:

Preparation of (6S)—N-(3-chloro-4,5-difluoro-phenyl)-6-methyl-3-(3-oxomorpholin-4-yl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide (Example 235)

The title compound was prepared in analogy to the preparation of Example 223 by using phenyl N-(3-chloro-4,5-difluoro-phenyl)carbamate (compound 231c) instead of phenyl N-[2-(difluoromethyl)-4-pyridyl]carbamate (compound 218c), and tert-butyl (6S)-6-methyl-3-(3-oxomorpholin-4-yl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxylate (compound 233b) instead of tert-butyl (6S)-6-methyl-3-(2-oxopyrrolidin-1-yl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxylate (compound 223b). Example 235 was obtained as a solid (37.8 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 426. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, chloroform-d) δ ppm 7.76 (s, 1H), 7.52 (s, 1H), 7.45-7.32 (m, 2H), 5.08 (t, J=6.7 Hz, 1H), 4.88 (d, J=16.8 Hz, 1H), 4.40 (s, 2H), 4.34-4.27 (m, 2H), 4.16-4.01 (m, 3H), 4.01-3.92 (m, 1H), 3.78-3.69 (m, 1H), 1.41 (d, J=7.0 Hz, 3H).

(6S)—N-(3-chloro-4-fluoro-phenyl)-6-methyl-3-[4-(methylcarbamoyl)-2-oxo-pyrrolidin-1-yl]-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

The title compound was prepared according to the following scheme:

Preparation of methyl 1-[(6S)-5-[(3-chloro-4-fluoro-phenyl)carbamoyl]-6-methyl-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazin-3-yl]-5-oxo-pyrrolidine-3-carboxylate (Compound 236c)

Compound 236c was prepared in analogy to Example 223 by using methyl 5-oxopyrrolidine-3-carboxylate instead of pyrrolidin-2-one and phenyl N-(3-chloro-4-fluoro-phenyl)carbamate (compound 12i) instead of phenyl N-[2-(difluoromethyl)-4-pyridyl]carbamate (compound 218c). Compound 236c was obtained as a solid (132 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 450.

Preparation of 1-[(6S)-5-[(3-chloro-4-fluoro-phenyl)carbamoyl]-6-methyl-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazin-3-yl]-5-oxo-pyrrolidine-3-carboxylic Acid (Compound 236d)

To a solution of methyl 1-[(6S)-5-[(3-chloro-4-fluoro-phenyl)carbamoyl]-6-methyl-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazin-3-yl]-5-oxo-pyrrolidine-3-carboxylate (compound 236c, 120 mg, 0.27 mmol) in tetrahydrofuran (0.6 mL) was added lithium hydroxide monohydrate (56 mg, 1.33 mmol) in water (0.6 mL). The reaction mixture was stirred at room temperature for 3 hours. Then the reaction mixture was neutralized with 1N solution of hydrogen chloride in ethyl acetate, diluted with tetrahydrofuran and dried. The organic phase was separated and concentrated. The residue was purified by prep-HPLC to give compound 236d (51 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 436.

Preparation of (6S)—N-(3-chloro-4-fluoro-phenyl)-6-methyl-3-[4-(methylcarbamoyl)-2-oxo-pyrrolidin-1-yl]-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide (Example 236)

To a solution of compound 1-[(6S)-5-[(3-chloro-4-fluoro-phenyl)carbamoyl]-6-methyl-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazin-3-yl]-5-oxo-pyrrolidine-3-carboxylic acid (236d, 20 mg, 45.9 μmol) in dichloromethane (3.0 mL) were added methanamine hydrochloride (9.3 mg, 138 μmol), 1-ethyl-3-3-dimethylaminopropyl carbodiimide hydrochloride (11.4 mg, 59.7 μmol), 1-hydroxybenzotriazole (1.9 mg, 13.8 μmol) and diisopropylethylamine (29.7 mg, 39.3 The reaction mixture was stirred at room temperature for 2 hours. The reaction mixture was washed with water, extracted with dichloromethane twice. The organic phases were combined and dried over Na 2 SO 4 , filtrated and concentrated. The residue was purified by silica gel column to afford Example 236 (14.3 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 449. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, chloroform-d) δ ppm 7.66-7.54 (m, 2H), 7.45 (d, J=5.3 Hz, 1H), 7.36-7.29 (m, 1H), 7.04 (t, J=8.8 Hz, 1H), 5.78 (br. s., 1H), 5.16-5.03 (m, 2H), 4.43 (dd, J=5.1, 16.7 Hz, 1H), 4.32-4.22 (m, 1H), 4.11-3.89 (m, 3H), 3.27-3.18 (m, 1H), 2.94-2.76 (m, 5H), 1.35 (dd, J=4.0, 7.0 Hz, 3H).

N-(3-chloro-4-fluoro-phenyl)-6-methyl-3-(2-oxooxazolidin-3-yl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

The title compound was prepared according to the following scheme:

Preparation of 3-(6-methyl-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazin-3-yl)oxazolidin-2-one (Compound 237a)

Compound 237a was prepared in analogy to 4,4-dimethyl-1-(6-methyl-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazin-3-yl)pyrrolidin-2-one (compound 212b) by using oxazolidin-2-one instead of 4,4-dimethylpyrrolidin-2-one.

Preparation of N-(3-chloro-4-fluoro-phenyl)-6-methyl-3-(2-oxooxazolidin-3-yl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide (Example 237)

The title compound was prepared in analogy to the preparation of Example 140 by using phenyl N-(3-chloro-4-fluoro-phenyl)carbamate (compound 12i) instead of phenyl N-(6-chloro-5-fluoro-2-pyridyl)carbamate (compound 140d) and 3-(6-methyl-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazin-3-yl)oxazolidin-2-one (compound 237a) instead of 3-(4-fluorophenyl)-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine (compound 11b). Example 237 was obtained as a white solid. LCMS (M+H + ): 394. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d 6 ) δ ppm 8.95 (s, 1H), 7.74 (dd, J=2.4, 6.9 Hz, 1H), 7.62 (s, 1H), 7.44-7.42 (m, 1H), 7.35-7.27 (m, 1H), 5.05 (d, J=16.8 Hz, 1H), 4.89 (t, J=16.6 Hz, 1H), 4.47-4.36 (m, 3H), 4.13-4.07 (m, 2H), 4.01-3.92 (m, 2H), 1.14 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 3H).

(6S)—N-(3-chloro-4-fluoro-phenyl)-3-(4-methoxy-2-oxo-pyrrolidin-1-yl)-6-methyl-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

The title compound was prepared according to the following scheme:

Preparation of tert-butyl (6S)-3-(4-methoxy-2-oxo-pyrrolidin-1-yl)-6-methyl-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxylate (Compound 238a)

Compound 238a was prepared in analogy to compound 210b by using compound 232b instead of tert-butyl 3-(hydroxymethyl)pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate (compound 210a).

Preparation of ((6S)—N-(3-chloro-4-fluoro-phenyl)-3-(4-methoxy-2-oxo-pyrrolidin-1-yl)-6-methyl-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide (Example 238)

The title compound was prepared in analogy to the preparation of Example 223 by using compound 238a and compound 12i instead of compounds 223b and 218c, respectively. Example 238 was obtained as a solid. LCMS (M+H + ): 422. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d 6 ) δ ppm 8.95 (d, J=5.0 Hz, 1H), 7.73 (dd, J=2.4, 6.9 Hz, 1H), 7.62 (d, J=6.0 Hz, 1H), 7.45-7.38 (m, 1H), 7.36-7.28 (m, 1H), 4.98 (t, J=16.6 Hz, 1H), 4.90-4.82 (m, 1H), 4.47-4.30 (m, 1H), 4.24-4.17 (m, 1H), 4.17-4.08 (m, 2H), 4.07-3.95 (m, 1H), 3.75-3.64 (m, 1H), 3.29 (d, J=3.0 Hz, 3H), 2.81-2.70 (m, 1H), 2.35 (d, J=10.8 Hz, 1H), 1.26-1.08 (m, 3H)

(6S)—N-[3-(difluoromethyl)-4,5-difluoro-phenyl]-6-methyl-3-(2-oxopyrrolidin-1-yl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

The title compound was prepared according to the following scheme:

Preparation of phenyl N-[3-(difluoromethyl)-4,5-difluoro-phenyl]carbamate (Compound 239a)

Compound 239a was prepared in analogy to compound 147c by using 5-bromo-1-(difluoromethyl)-2,3-difluoro-benzene (catalog number: ABF12819, Shanghai AQBioPharma Co. Ltd) instead of 1-bromo-3-(1,1-difluoroethyl)benzene.

Preparation of (6S)—N-[3-(difluoromethyl)-4,5-difluoro-phenyl]-6-methyl-3-(2-oxopyrrolidin-1-yl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide (Example 239)

The title compound was prepared in analogy to Example 223 by using phenyl N-[3-(difluoromethyl)-4,5-difluoro-phenyl]carbamate (compound 239a) instead of phenyl N-[2-(difluoromethyl)-4-pyridyl] (compound 218c). Example 239 was obtained as a solid (50 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 426. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, MeOD) δ ppm 7.74-7.66 (m, 1H), 7.63 (s, 1H), 7.49-7.43 (m, 1H), 7.01 (t, J=48 Hz, 2H), 5.05 (d, J=16.8 Hz, 1H), 5.01-4.94 (m, 1H), 4.52 (d, J=17.1 Hz, 1H), 4.31 (dd, J=4.5, 12.8 Hz, 1H), 4.17 (d, J=13.8 Hz, 1H), 3.93-3.81 (m, 2H), 2.62-2.52 (m, 2H), 2.33-2.17 (m, 2H), 1.28 (d, J=7.0 Hz, 3H).

(6S)-3-(4-cyano-2-oxo-pyrrolidin-1-yl)-6-methyl-N-(3,4,5-trifluorophenyl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

The title compound was prepared according to the following scheme:

Preparation of (6S)-3-(4-cyano-2-oxo-pyrrolidin-1-yl)-6-methyl-N-(3,4,5-trifluorophenyl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide (Example 240)

The title compound was prepared in analogy to Example 220 by using phenyl N-(3,4,5-trifluorophenyl)carbamate (compound 233c) instead of phenyl N-(3-chloro-4-fluoro-phenyl)carbamate (compound 12i) and tert-butyl (6S)-3-(4-cyano-2-oxo-pyrrolidin-1-yl)-6-methyl-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxylate (compound 229c) instead of tert-butyl 3-(3-oxomorpholin-4-yl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxylate (compound 220b). Example 240 was obtained as a solid (40 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 419. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, MeOD) δ ppm 7.65 (d, J=1.8 Hz, 1H), 7.35-7.25 (m, 2H), 5.04 (d, J=17.1 Hz, 1H), 5.00-4.93 (m, 1H), 4.50 (d, J=17.3 Hz, 1H), 4.35-4.26 (m, 1H), 4.21-4.02 (m, 3H), 3.83-3.73 (m, 1H), 3.05-2.94 (m, 1H), 2.92-2.81 (m, 1H), 1.29-1.26 (m, 3H).

Example 240 was subjected to chiral separation to give Example 240-1 and Example 240-2 with the names of these two compounds: (6S)-3-[(4R)-4-cyano-2-oxo-pyrrolidin-1-yl]-6-methyl-N-(3,4,5-trifluorophenyl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide and (6S)-3-[(4S)-4-cyano-2-oxo-pyrrolidin-1-yl]-6-methyl-N-(3,4,5-trifluorophenyl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide. (Preparative SFC conditions: Column: AD-H, 250×20 mm I.D.; Mobile phase: A for CO 2 , B for MeOH; Eluent: B 30%; Flow rate: 65 mL/min; Back pressure: 100 bar; column temperature: 35° C.).

Example 240-1 (Retention time, 1.95 min). LCMS (M+H + ): 419. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, MeOD) δ ppm 7.65 (s, 1H), 7.28 (dd, J=6.5, 10.3 Hz, 2H), 5.04 (d, J=17.1 Hz, 1H), 4.99-4.92 (m, 1H), 4.50 (d, J=17.1 Hz, 1H), 4.31 (dd, J=4.3, 12.5 Hz, 1H), 4.22-4.11 (m, 2H), 4.05 (dd, J=6.3, 9.8 Hz, 1H), 3.86-3.71 (m, 1H), 3.00 (dd, J=9.3, 17.1 Hz, 1H), 2.86 (dd, J=9.3, 17.1 Hz, 1H), 1.27 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 3H).

Example 240-2 (Retention time, 2.72 min). LCMS (M+H + ): 419. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, MeOD) δ ppm 7.65 (s, 1H), 7.28 (dd, J=6.3, 10.3 Hz, 2H), 5.04 (d, J=16.8 Hz, 1H), 4.98-4.93 (m, 1H), 4.50 (d, J=16.8 Hz, 1H), 4.30 (dd, J=4.5, 12.8 Hz, 1H), 4.21-4.04 (m, 3H), 3.85-3.71 (m, 1H), 3.00 (dd, J=9.3, 17.1 Hz, 1H), 2.88 (dd, J=9.3, 17.1 Hz, 1H), 1.28 (d, J=7.0 Hz, 3H).

(6S)—N-[2-(difluoromethyl)-4-pyridyl]-6-methyl-3-[2-oxo-4-(trifluoromethyl)pyrrolidin-1-yl]-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

The title compound was prepared according to the following scheme:

Preparation of (6S)—N-[2-(difluoromethyl)-4-pyridyl]-6-methyl-3-[2-oxo-4-(trifluoromethyl)pyrrolidin-1-yl]-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide (Example 241)

The title compound was prepared in analogy to Example 220 by using 4-(trifluoromethyl)pyrrolidin-2-one instead of morpholin-3-one, phenyl N-[2-(difluoromethyl)-4-pyridyl]carbamate (compound 218c) instead of phenyl N-(3-chloro-4-fluoro-phenyl)carbamate (compound 12i) and tert-butyl (6S)-3-iodo-6-methyl-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxylate (compound 102d) instead of tert-butyl 3-iodo-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxylate (compound 1e). Example 241 was obtained as a solid (18 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 459. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, MeOD) δ ppm 8.42 (d, J=5.8 Hz, 1H), 7.86 (s, 1H), 7.71-7.62 (m, 2H), 6.67 (t, J=48.0 Hz, 1H), 5.11 (d, J=12.3 Hz, 0.5H), 5.07 (d, J=12.0 Hz, 0.5H), 5.03-4.95 (m, 1H), 4.55 (d, J=9.8 Hz, 0.5H), 4.51 (d, J=9.8 Hz, 0.5H), 4.33 (td, J=3.6, 12.8 Hz, 1H), 4.22-4.07 (m, 2H), 3.98-3.91 (m, 1H), 3.59-3.45 (m, 1H), 2.98-2.87 (m, 1H), 2.76-2.65 (m, 1H), 1.30 (dd, J=3.5, 6.8 Hz, 3H)

(6S)-3-(2-acetyl-7-oxo-2,6-diazaspiro[3.4]octan-6-yl)-N-(3-chloro-4-fluoro-phenyl)-6-methyl-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

The title compound was prepared according to the following scheme:

Step 1: Preparation of (6S)-3-iodo-6-methyl-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine (Compound 242a)

To a mixture of tert-butyl (6S)-3-iodo-6-methyl-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxylate (compound 102d, 2.0 g, 5.5 mmol) was added HCl/EtOAc (50.0 mL) and the reaction mixture was stirred at room temperature for 1 hour. The solvent was removed in vacuo, the residue was basified by K 2 CO 3 in DCM (100.0 mL). The solid was filtered off and organic layer was evaporated to give compound 242a (1.3 g). LCMS (M+H + ): 263.

Step 2: Preparation of tert-butyl 6-[(6S)-6-methyl-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazin-3-yl]-7-oxo-2,6-diazaspiro[3.4]octane-2-carboxylate (Compound 242b)

To a solution of tert-butyl 6-oxo-2,7-diazaspiro[3.4]octane-2-carboxylate (271.5 mg, 1.2 mmol) in dioxane (15 mL) was added (6S)-3-iodo-6-methyl-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine (compound 242a, 263.0 mg, 1.0 mmol), (1R,2R)—N1,N2-dimethylcyclohexane-1,2-diamine (14.2 mg, 0.1 mmol), K 3 PO 4 (637.0 mg, 3.0 mmol) and CuI (19.0 mg, 0.1 mmol) under N 2 , and the reaction mixture was stirred at 120° C. for 12 hours, then filtered and concentrated under the reduce pressure, the residue was purified by silica gel column chromatography (DCM/MeOH=50/1 to 20/1) to give compound 242b (200 mg) as white oil. LCMS (M+H + ): 362.

Step 3: Preparation of tert-butyl 6-[(6S)-5-[(3-chloro-4-fluoro-phenyl)carbamoyl]-6-methyl-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazin-3-yl]-7-oxo-2,6-diazaspiro[3.4]octane-2-carboxylate (Compound 242c)

To a solution of tert-butyl 6-[(6S)-6-methyl-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazin-3-yl]-7-oxo-2,6-diazaspiro[3.4]octane-2-carboxylate (compound 242b, 94.9 mg, 0.55 mmol) and Et 3 N (111.7 mg, 1.106 mmol) in DCM (5 mL) was added 2-chloro-1-fluoro-4-isocyanato-benzene (200.0 mg, 0.55 mmol) at 20° C., and then the reaction mixture was stirred at 20° C. for 1 hour. Then the reaction mixture was diluted with water, extracted with EtOAc (50 mL). The organic layer was dried over Na 2 SO 4 and evaporated to dryness to give compound 242c (280.0 mg) as white solid. LCMS (M+H + ): 533.

Step 4: Preparation of (6S)—N-(3-chloro-4-fluoro-phenyl)-6-methyl-3-(7-oxo-2,6-diazaspiro[3.4]octan-6-yl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide (Compound 242d)

To a mixture of tert-butyl 6-[(6S)-5-[(3-chloro-4-fluoro-phenyl)carbamoyl]-6-methyl-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazin-3-yl]-7-oxo-2,6-diazaspiro[3.4]octane-2-carboxylate (compound 242c, 100.0 mg, 0.188 mmol) was added HCl/EtOAc (10 mL) and the reaction mixture was stirred for 1 hour. Then the solvent was removed in vacuo to give compound 242d (88 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 433.

Step 5: Preparation of (6S)-3-(2-acetyl-7-oxo-2,6-diazaspiro[3.4]octan-6-yl)-N-(3-chloro-4-fluoro-phenyl)-6-methyl-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide (Example 242)

To a solution of (6S)—N-(3-chloro-4-fluoro-phenyl)-6-methyl-3-(7-oxo-2,6-diazaspiro[3.4]octan-6-yl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide (compound 242d, 88.0 mg, 0.187 mmol) in DCM (10.0 mL) was added Et 3 N (37.8 mg, 0.374 mmol) and acetyl chloride (30.5 mg, 0.281 mmol). The reaction mixture was stirred at room temperature for 1 hour. A few drops of water was added, the solvent was removed in vacuo, the residue was purified by prep-HPLC to give Example 242 (20 mg) as white solid. LCMS (M+H + ): 475. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d 6 ) δ ppm 8.99 (s, 1H), 7.74 (dd, J=2.3, 6.8 Hz, 1H), 7.61 (s, 1H), 7.47-7.39 (m, 1H), 7.37-7.27 (m, 1H), 5.03-4.94 (m, 1H), 4.90-4.81 (m, 1H), 4.37 (dd, J=2.9, 17.2 Hz, 1H), 4.25-4.07 (m, 4H), 4.04-3.85 (m, 4H), 2.80-2.72 (m, 2H), 1.77 (s, 3H), 1.14 (d, J=6.3 Hz, 3H).

(6S)-6-methyl-3-(2-methyl-5-oxo-morpholin-4-yl)-N-(3,4,5-trifluorophenyl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

The title compound was prepared according to the following scheme:

Preparation of (6S)-6-methyl-3-(2-methyl-5-oxo-morpholin-4-yl)-N-(3,4,5-trifluorophenyl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide (Example 243)

The title compound was prepared in analogy to Example 223 by using 6-methylmorpholin-3-one instead of pyrrolidin-2-one, and phenyl N-(3,4,5-trifluorophenyl)carbamate (compound 233c) instead of phenyl N-[2-(difluoromethyl)-4-pyridyl]carbamate (compound 218c). Example 243 was obtained as a solid (63 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 424. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, chloroform-d) δ ppm 7.96-7.75 (m, 1H), 7.51 (s, 1H), 7.28-7.18 (m, 2H), 5.15-5.03 (m, 1H), 4.95-4.78 (m, 1H), 4.51-4.42 (m, 1H), 4.40-4.22 (m, 3H), 4.17-3.97 (m, 2H), 3.85-3.68 (m, 1H), 3.65-3.50 (m, 1H), 1.46-1.36 (m, 6H).

N-(3-chloro-4-fluoro-phenyl)-3-(2,5-dioxopiperazin-1-yl)-6-methyl-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

The title compound was prepared according to the following scheme:

Step 1: Preparation of tert-butyl 3-(2,5-dioxopiperazin-1-yl)-6-methyl-6,7-dihydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5(4H)-carboxylate (Compound 244b)

The reaction mixture of piperazine-2,5-dione (1.41 g, 12.4 mmol), tert-butyl 3-iodo-6-methyl-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxylate (compound 53d, 300 mg, 826 K 3 PO 4 (351 mg, 1.65 mmol), CuI (31.5 mg, 165 μmol) and (1R,2R)—N1,N2-dimethylcyclohexane-1,2-diamine (23.5 mg, 165 μmol) in DMSO (15 mL) was flushed with nitrogen and sealed. The reaction mixture was heated to 105° C. in microwave for 1 hour. The reaction mixture was cooled down. After diluted with ethyl acetate, the reaction mixture was washed with ice-water, extracted by ethyl acetate three times. Then the combined organic layer was dried over Na 2 SO 4 and concentrated in vacuo. The residue was purified by column to give compound 244b (144 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 350.

Step 2: Preparation of N-(3-chloro-4-fluoro-phenyl)-3-(2,5-dioxopiperazin-1-yl)-6-methyl-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide (Example 244)

A mixture of tert-butyl 3-(2,5-dioxopiperazin-1-yl)-6-methyl-6,7-dihydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5(4H)-carboxylate (compound 244b, 100 mg, 286 μmol) trifluoroacetic acid (2 mL, 26 mmol,) and DCM (1 mL) was stirred at room temperature for 1 hour. The reaction mixture was concentrated, the residue was dissolved in DMF (3 mL), then DIPEA (754 mg, 1 mL, 5.83 mmol) and phenyl (3-chloro-4-fluorophenyl)carbamate (compound 12i, 114 mg, 429 μmol) were added. The reaction mixture was stirred at 40° C. for 3 hours. The reaction mixture was purified by prep-HPLC to give Example 244 (16 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 421. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, chloroform-d) δ ppm 7.63-7.55 (m, 1H), 7.52 (s, 1H), 7.31-7.29 (m, 1H), 7.19 (s, 1H), 7.08 (s, 1H), 6.35-6.26 (m, 1H), 5.12-5.03 (m, 1H), 4.86 (d, J=16.6 Hz, 1H), 4.53-4.45 (m, 1H), 4.35 (dd, J=5.6, 16.9 Hz, 3H), 4.24 (s, 2H), 4.11 (d, J=13.8 Hz, 1H), 1.36 (d, J=7.0 Hz, 3H).

(6S)—N-(3-chloro-4-fluoro-phenyl)-3-(4,4-dimethyl-2-oxo-imidazolidin-1-yl)-6-methyl-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

The title compound was prepared according to the following scheme:

Preparation of (6S)—N-(3-chloro-4-fluoro-phenyl)-3-(4-hydroxy-2-oxo-pyrrolidin-1-yl)-6-methyl-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide (Example 232)

The title compound was prepared in analogy to Example 223 by using 4,4-dimethylimidazolidin-2-one instead of pyrrolidin-2-one, and phenyl N-(3-chloro-4-fluoro-phenyl)carbamate (compound 12i) instead of phenyl N-[2-(difluoromethyl)-4-pyridyl]carbamate (compound 218c). Example 245 was obtained as a solid (8.6 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 421. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, chloroform-d) δ ppm 7.75 (s, 1H), 7.65 (dd, J=2.8, 6.5 Hz, 1H), 7.39-7.30 (m, 2H), 7.05 (t, J=8.9 Hz, 1H), 5.18 (d, J=16.8 Hz, 1H), 5.09 (s, 1H), 4.54 (s, 1H), 4.41 (d, J=16.8 Hz, 1H), 4.28 (dd, J=5.3, 12.8 Hz, 1H), 4.03 (d, J=2.0 Hz, 1H), 3.73 (d, J=8.5 Hz, 1H), 3.56 (d, J=8.5 Hz, 1H), 1.47 (s, 3H), 1.45 (s, 3H), 1.39 (d, J=7.0 Hz, 3H).

(6S)—N-(3-chloro-4-fluoro-phenyl)-3-(3,6-dioxo-4,7,8,8a-tetrahydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]pyrazin-2-yl)-6-methyl-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

The title compound was prepared according to the following scheme:

(6S)-6-methyl-3-(4-oxazol-5-yl-2-oxo-pyrrolidin-1-yl)-N-(3,4,5-trifluorophenyl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

The title compound was prepared according to the following scheme:

Step 1: Preparation of (6S)-tert-butyl 3-(4-(hydroxymethyl)-2-oxopyrrolidin-1-yl)-6-methyl-6,7-dihydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5(4H)-carboxylate (Compound 247a)

To a 20 mL microwave vial was added tert-butyl (6S)-3-iodo-6-methyl-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxylate (compound 102d, 1 g, 2.75 mmol), 4-(hydroxymethyl)pyrrolidin-2-one (634 mg, 5.51 mmol), copper (I) iodide (105 mg, 0.55 mmol), potassium phosphate (1.17 g, 5.51 mmol), (1R,2R)—N1,N2-dimethylcyclohexane-1,2-diamine (157 mg, 1.1 mmol), and DMSO (15 mL). The vial was sealed and heated in microwave at 105° C. for 1 hour. The reaction mixture was poured into 50 mL of H 2 O and extracted with EtOAc (50 mL) twice. The organic layers were combined and then concentrated in vacuo to give a residue, which was purified by flash chromatography (silica gel, 0% to 80% EtOAc (contain 10% MeOH) in hexanes) to give compound 247a (800 mg) as light yellow oil. LCMS (M+H + ): 351

Step 2: Preparation of (6S)-tert-butyl 6-methyl-3-(4-(oxazol-5-yl)-2-oxopyrrolidin-1-yl)-6,7-dihydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5(4H)-carboxylate (Compound 247b)

A mixture of (6S)-tert-butyl 3-(4-(hydroxymethyl)-2-oxopyrrolidin-1-yl)-6-methyl-6,7-dihydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5(4H)-carboxylate (compound 247a, 500 mg, 1.43 mmol) and Dess-Martin periodinane (1.21 g, 2.85 mmol) in DCM (10 mL) was stirred at room temperature for 2 hours. Then the reaction mixture was filtered, and the filtrate was concentrated to give a crude product. The crude product was dissolved in MeOH (20 mL), to which was added K 2 CO 3 (1.59 g, 11.5 mmol), and TOSMIC (1.12 g, 5.74 mmol). The reaction mixture was heated to 80° C. and stirred for 16 hours. The reaction mixture was concentrated in vacuo. The crude product was purified by flash chromatography (silica gel, 20% to 100% EtOAc in hexanes) to give compound 247a as light yellow oil (80 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 388.

Step 3: Preparation of (6S)-6-methyl-3-(4-oxazol-5-yl-2-oxo-pyrrolidin-1-yl)-N-(3,4,5-trifluorophenyl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide (Example 247)

(6S)-Tert-butyl 6-methyl-3-(4-(oxazol-5-yl)-2-oxopyrrolidin-1-yl)-6,7-dihydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5(4H)-carboxylate (compound 247b, 80 mg, 206 μmol) was added to a solution of hydrogen chloride in EtOAc (1M, 10 mL). The reaction mixture was stirred at room temperature for 16 hours, then concentrated to give a white solid. To the solid was added DMF (3 mL), DIPEA (377 mg, 2.92 mmol) and phenyl (3,4,5-trifluorophenyl)carbamate (compound 233c, 38.5 mg, 144 μmol). The resulting mixture was stirred at 40° C. for 3 hours, and then purified by prep-HPLC to give Example 247 as white solid (12 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 461. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, chloroform-d) δ ppm 8.05-7.84 (m, 2H), 7.43 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 7.28-7.21 (m, 2H), 7.01 (d, J=9.8 Hz, 1H), 5.17-5.03 (m, 2H), 4.45-4.18 (m, 2.5H), 4.13-3.94 (m, 3H), 3.87 (d, J=9.8 Hz, 0.5H), 3.12-2.95 (m, 1H), 2.94-2.77 (m, 1H), 1.37 (d, J=7.0 Hz, 3H).

(6S)-6-methyl-3-(3-methylsulfonyl-5-oxo-imidazolidin-1-yl)-N-(3,4,5-trifluorophenyl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

The title compound was prepared according to the following scheme:

Step 1: Preparation of (S)-tert-butyl 6-methyl-3-(5-oxoimidazolidin-1-yl)-6,7-dihydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5(4H)-carboxylate (Compound 248a)

A 20 mL microwave vial was charged with tert-butyl (6S)-3-iodo-6-methyl-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxylate (compound 102d, 1 g, 2.75 mmol), imidazolidin-4-one (474 mg, 5.51 mmol), copper (I) iodide (105 mg, 551 μmol), potassium phosphate (1.17 g, 5.51 mmol), (1S,2S)-cyclohexane-1,2-diamine (126 mg, 1.1 mmol) and dioxane (15 mL). The vial was sealed and heated in microwave at 120° C. for 2.5 hours. The reaction mixture was filtered and the filtrate was concentrated in vacuo to give a crude product, which was purified by flash chromatography (silica gel, 0% to 80% EtOAc (contain 10% MeOH) in heptane) to give compound 248a as light yellow oil (400 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 322.

Step 2: Preparation of (S)-tert-butyl 6-methyl-3-(3-(methylsulfonyl)-5-oxoimidazolidin-1-yl)-6,7-dihydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5(4H)-carboxylate (Compound 248b)

A mixture of (S)-tert-butyl 6-methyl-3-(5-oxoimidazolidin-1-yl)-6,7-dihydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5(4H)-carboxylate (compound 248a, 100 mg, 0.31 mmol), methanesulfonic anhydride (108 mg, 0.62 mmol) and N-ethyl-N-isopropylpropan-2-amine (201 mg, 1.56 mmol) in DCM (5 mL) was stirred at room temperature for 2 hours. The reaction mixture was concentrated in vacuo. The obtained residue was purified by flash chromatography (silica gel, 30% to 100% EtOAc (contain 10% Methanol) in hexanes) to give compound 248b as a colorless oil (80 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 400.

Step 3: Preparation of (6S)-6-methyl-3-(3-methylsulfonyl-5-oxo-imidazolidin-1-yl)-N-(3,4,5-trifluorophenyl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide (Example 248)

(S)-Tert-butyl 6-methyl-3-(3-(methylsulfonyl)-5-oxoimidazolidin-1-yl)-6,7-dihydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5(4H)-carboxylate (compound 248b, 80 mg, 200 μmol) was added to a solution of hydrogen chloride in EtOAc (1M, 10 mL), and the reaction mixture was stirred at room temperature for 16 hours. After removal of the solvent, the resulting light yellow solid was dissolved in DMF (5 mL), to which was added DIPEA (377 mg, 2.92 mmol) and phenyl (3,4,5-trifluorophenyl)carbamate (64.1 mg, 240 μmol). The reaction mixture was stirred at 40° C. for 3 hours, and then purified by prep-HPLC to give Example 248 as a white solid (39 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 473. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, chloroform-d) δ ppm 7.48 (s, 1H), 7.42 (brs, 1H), 7.26-7.17 (m, 2H), 5.22 (d, J=6.0 Hz, 1H), 5.13 (d, J=6.3 Hz, 1H), 5.12-5.05 (m, 1H), 5.01 (d, J=16.6 Hz, 1H) 4.42 (d, J=16.8 Hz, 1H), 4.32 (dd, J=5.1, 12.9 Hz, 1H), 4.26-4.15 (m, 2H), 4.09 (dd, J=1.6, 12.9 Hz, 1H), 3.08 (s, 3H), 1.38 (d, J=7.0 Hz, 3H).

(6S)-3-(5,5-dimethyl-2-oxo-oxazolidin-3-yl)-6-methyl-N-(3,4,5-trifluorophenyl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

The title compound was prepared according to the following scheme:

Preparation of (6S)-3-(5,5-dimethyl-2-oxo-oxazolidin-3-yl)-6-methyl-N-(3,4,5-trifluorophenyl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide (Example 250)

The title compound was prepared in analogy to Example 223 by using 5,5-dimethyloxazolidin-2-one instead of pyrrolidin-2-one and phenyl N-(3,4,5-trifluoro-phenyl)carbamate (compound 233c) instead of phenyl N-[2-(difluoromethyl)-4-pyridyl]carbamate (compound 218c). Example 250 was obtained as a white solid (110 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 424. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, MeOD) δ ppm 7.65 (s, 1H), 7.31-7.27 (m, 2H), 5.07 (d, J=16.8 Hz, 1H), 5.01-4.94 (m, 1H), 4.55 (d, J=16.8 Hz, 1H), 4.30 (dd, J=4.4, 12.9 Hz, 1H), 4.20-4.11 (m, 1H), 3.89-3.75 (m, 2H), 1.58 (s, 6H), 1.27 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 3H).

(6S,7S)-6,7-dimethyl-3-(2-oxopyrrolidin-1-yl)-N-(3,4,5-trifluorophenyl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

The title compound was prepared according to the following scheme:

(6S)-6-methyl-3-(2-oxo-3-azabicyclo[3.1.0]hexan-3-yl)-N-(3,4,5-trifluorophenyl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

The title compound was prepared according to the following scheme:

Step 1: Preparation of tert-butyl (6S)-3-[4-(bromomethyl)-2-oxo-pyrrolidin-1-yl]-6-methyl-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxylate (Compound 253b)

To a solution of tert-butyl (6S)-3-[4-(hydroxymethyl)-2-oxo-pyrrolidin-1-yl]-6-methyl-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxylate (compound 247a, 50.0 mg, 0.14 mmol) in toluene (5.0 mL) was added dropwise PBr 3 (43.0 mg, 0.16 mmol) at 0° C., then the reaction mixture was stirred at 80° C. for 12 hours. The reaction was quenched by H 2 O (20 mL) and extracted with EtOAc (50 mL) twice. The organic phases were combined and concentrated in vacuo to give a crude product. To a solution of the crude product (40.0 mg, 0.11 mmol) in dioxane (5.0 mL) was added (Boc) 2 O (28.34 mg, 0.13 mmol) and a solution of NaHCO 3 (10 mg) in H 2 O (5.0 mL), and then the reaction mixture was stirred at room temperature for 12 hours. The reaction mixture was concentrated and the residue was purified by prep-HPLC to give compound 253b (20 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 413.

Step 2: Preparation of tert-butyl (6S)-6-methyl-3-(2-oxo-3-azabicyclo[3.1.0]hexan-3-yl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxylate (Compound 253c)

To a solution of tert-butyl (6S)-3-[4-(bromomethyl)-2-oxo-pyrrolidin-1-yl]-6-methyl-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxylate (compound 253b, 20 mg, 0.05 mmol) in THF (5 mL) was added a solution of t-BuOK in THF (0.1 mL, 1.0 mol/L) at 0° C., and then the reaction mixture was stirred at room temperature for 4 hours. Then H 2 O (10 mL) and EtOAc (50 mL) were added, and the organic phase was separated and concentrated to provide compound 253c (20 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 333.

Step 3: Preparation of (6S)-6-methyl-3-(2-oxo-3-azabicyclo[3.1.0]hexan-3-yl)-N-(3,4,5-trifluorophenyl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide (Example 253)

The title compound was prepared in analogy to the preparation of Example 11 by 3,4,5-trifluoroaniline instead of 3-(trifluoromethyl)aniline and tert-butyl (6S)-6-methyl-3-(2-oxo-3-azabicyclo[3.1.0]hexan-3-yl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxylate (compound 253c) instead of tert-butyl 3-(4-fluorophenyl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxylate (compound 11a). Example 253 was obtained as a white solid. LCMS (M+H + ): 406. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d 6 ) δ ppm 9.09 (s, 0.5H), 9.08 (s, 0.5H), 7.55 (s, 0.5H), 7.54 (s, 0.5H) 7.46-7.38 (m, 2H), 4.98-4.79 (m, 2H), 4.32 (d, J=17.1 Hz, 1H), 4.21-4.13 (m, 1H), 4.12-4.07 (m, 1H), 3.98 (dd, J=6.0, 10.0 Hz, 1H), 3.89 (dd, J=5.9, 10.2 Hz, 1H), 2.04 (br. s., 1H), 1.93 (br. s., 1H), 1.22-1.06 (m, 4H), 0.77-0.71 (m, 1H).

(6S)—N-(3-chloro-4-fluoro-phenyl)-6-methyl-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-pyrrolidin-1-yl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

The title compound was prepared according to the following scheme:

Preparation of (6S)—N-(3-chloro-4-fluoro-phenyl)-6-methyl-3-(4-methyl-2-oxo-pyrrolidin-1-yl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide (Example 254)

The title compound was prepared in analogy to Example 223 by using 4-methylpyrrolidin-2-one instead of pyrrolidin-2-one, and phenyl N-(3-chloro-4-fluoro-phenyl)carbamate (compound 12i) instead of phenyl N-[2-(difluoromethyl)-4-pyridyl]carbamate (compound 218c). Example 254 was obtained as a solid (48 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 406. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, MeOD) δ ppm 7.67-7.56 (m, 2H), 7.38-7.32 (m, 1H), 7.22-7.12 (m, 1H), 5.08-4.94 (m, 2H), 4.56-4.45 (m, 1H), 4.33-4.26 (m, 1H), 4.20-4.11 (m, 1H), 4.00-3.94 (m, 1H), 3.51-3.44 (m, 1H), 2.76-2.62 (m, 2H), 2.27-2.17 (m, 1H), 1.30-1.20 (m, 6H).

(6S)—N-(3-chloro-4-fluoro-phenyl)-6-methyl-3-[2-oxo-4-(trifluoromethyl)pyrrolidin-1-yl]-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

The title compound was prepared according to the following scheme:

Preparation of (6S)—N-(3-chloro-4-fluoro-phenyl)-6-methyl-3-[2-oxo-4-(trifluoromethyl)pyrrolidin-1-yl]-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide (Example 255)

The title compound was prepared in analogy to Example 223 by using 4-(trifluoromethyl)pyrrolidin-2-one instead of pyrrolidin-2-one, and phenyl N-(3-chloro-4-fluoro-phenyl)carbamate (compound 12i) instead of phenyl N-[2-(difluoromethyl)-4-pyridyl]carbamate (compound 218c). Example 255 was obtained as a white solid (21 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 460. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, MeOD) δ ppm 7.66 (s, 1H), 7.64-7.58 (m, 1H), 7.37-7.31 (m, 1H), 7.21-7.13 (m, 1H), 5.09-4.92 (m, 2H), 4.52-4.45 (m, 1H), 4.32-4.28 (m, 1H), 4.21-4.07 (m, 2H), 3.98-3.94 (m, 1H), 3.58-3.45 (m, 1H), 2.98-2.85 (m, 1H), 2.74-2.68 (m, 1H), 1.29-1.26 (m, 3H)

(6S)—N-(3-chloro-4-fluoro-phenyl)-3-(3-hydroxy-2-oxo-pyrrolidin-1-yl)-6-methyl-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

The title compound was prepared according to the following scheme:

Preparation of (6S)—N-(3-chloro-4-fluoro-phenyl)-3-(3-hydroxy-2-oxo-pyrrolidin-1-yl)-6-methyl-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide (Example 256)

The title compound was prepared in analogy to Example 223 by using 3-hydroxylpyrrolidin-2-one instead of pyrrolidin-2-one and phenyl N-(3-chloro-4-fluoro-phenyl)carbamate (compound 12i) instead of phenyl N-[2-(difluoromethyl)-4-pyridyl]carbamate (compound 218c). Example 256 was obtained as a solid (18 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 408. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, MeOD) δ ppm 7.65 (s, 1H), 7.63 (dd, J=2.5, 6.8 Hz, 1H), 7.37-7.33 (m, 1H), 7.17 (t, J=8.9 Hz, 1H), 5.03 (d, J=17.1 Hz, 1H), 4.99-4.97 (m, 1H), 4.58 (d, J=17.1 Hz, 1H), 4.47 (t, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 4.30 (dd, J=4.4, 12.7 Hz, 1H), 4.17 (dd, J=1.0, 12.8 Hz, 1H), 3.85-3.70 (m, 2H), 2.64-2.52 (m, 1H), 2.14-2.02 (m, 1H), 1.29 (d, J=7.0 Hz, 3H)

(6S)—N-(3-chloro-4-fluoro-phenyl)-3-(4,4-dimethyl-2-oxo-pyrrolidin-1-yl)-6-methyl-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

The title compound was prepared according to the following scheme:

Preparation of (6S)—N-(3-chloro-4-fluoro-phenyl)-3-(4,4-dimethyl-2-oxo-pyrrolidin-1-yl)-6-methyl-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide (Example 257)

The title compound was prepared in analogy to Example 223 by using 4,4-dimethylpyrrolidin-2-one instead of pyrrolidin-2-one and phenyl N-(3-chloro-4-fluoro-phenyl)carbamate (compound 12i) instead of phenyl N-[2-(difluoromethyl)-4-pyridyl]carbamate (compound 218c). Example 257 was obtained as a solid (5 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 420. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, MeOD) δ ppm 7.65-7.59 (m, 2H), 7.34-7.31 (m, 1H), 7.17 (t, J=8.9 Hz, 1H), 5.04 (d, J=16.8 Hz, 1H), 5.00-4.93 (m, 1H), 4.51 (d, J=17.1 Hz, 1H), 4.30 (dd, J=4.5, 12.8 Hz, 1H), 4.16 (dd, J=1.1, 12.7 Hz, 1H), 3.66-3.53 (m, 2H), 2.41 (s, 2H), 1.32-1.23 (m, 9H)

(6S)—N-[2-(difluoromethyl)-4-pyridyl]-3-(4,4-dimethyl-2-oxo-pyrrolidin-1-yl)-6-methyl-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

Preparation of (6S)—N-[2-(difluoromethyl)-4-pyridyl]-3-(4,4-dimethyl-2-oxo-pyrrolidin-1-yl)-6-methyl-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide (Example 258)

The title compound was prepared in analogy to Example 223 by using 4,4-dimethylpyrrolidin-2-one instead of pyrrolidin-2-one. Example 258 was obtained as a solid (5 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 419. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, MeOD) δ ppm 8.43 (d, J=5.5 Hz, 1H), 7.87 (d, J=2.0 Hz, 1H), 7.68 (dd, J=2.3, 5.8 Hz, 1H), 7.62 (s, 1H), 6.67 (t, J=54 Hz, 1H), 5.10 (d, J=17.1 Hz, 1H), 5.05-4.97 (m, 1H), 4.55 (d, J=16.8 Hz, 1H), 4.33 (dd, J=4.3, 12.8 Hz, 1H), 4.18 (d, J=14.1 Hz, 1H), 3.66-3.56 (m, 2H), 2.42 (s, 2H), 1.33-1.25 (m, 9H)

(6S)-6-methyl-3-[2-oxo-4-(trifluoromethyl)pyrrolidin-1-yl]-N-(3,4,5-trifluorophenyl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

Preparation of 6S)-6-methyl-3-[2-oxo-4-(trifluoromethyl)pyrrolidin-1-yl]-N-(3,4,5-trifluorophenyl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide (Example 259)

The title compound was prepared in analogy to Example 223 by using 4-(trifluoromethyl)pyrrolidin-2-one instead of pyrrolidin-2-one and phenyl N-[3,4,5-trifluoro-phenyl]carbamate (compound 233c) instead of phenyl N-[2-(difluoromethyl)-4-pyridyl]carbamate (compound 218c). Example 259 was obtained as a white solid (38 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 462. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, MeOD) δ ppm 7.66 (s, 1H), 7.33-7.23 (m, 2H), 5.09-4.92 (m, 2H), 4.52-4.46 (m, 1H), 4.32-4.28 (m, 1H), 4.21-4.07 (m, 2H), 4.00-3.89 (m, 1H), 3.57-3.45 (m, 1H), 2.98-2.86 (m, 1H), 2.74-2.69 (m, 1H), 1.29-1.26 (m, 3H)

(6S)—N-(2-chloro-4-pyridyl)-6-methyl-3-[2-oxo-4-(trifluoromethyl)pyrrolidin-1-yl]-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

Preparation of (6S)—N-(2-chloro-4-pyridyl)-6-methyl-3-[2-oxo-4-(trifluoromethyl)pyrrolidin-1-yl]-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide (Example 260)

The title compound was prepared in analogy to Example 223 by using 4-(trifluoromethyl)pyrrolidin-2-one instead of pyrrolidin-2-one and phenyl N-(2-chloro-4-pyridyl)carbamate instead of phenyl N-[2-(difluoromethyl)-4-pyridyl]carbamate (compound 218c). Example 260 was obtained as a white solid (18 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 443. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, MeOD) δ ppm 8.15 (d, J=5.8 Hz, 1H), 7.72-7.64 (m, 2H), 7.47-7.45 (m, 1H), 5.11-5.04 (m, 1H), 4.99-4.95 (m, 1H), 4.55-4.52 (m, 1H), 4.38-4.27 (m, 1H), 4.17-4.06 (m, 2H), 3.97-3.93 (m, 1H), 3.56-3.46 (m, 1H), 2.98-2.85 (m, 1H), 2.78-2.66 (m, 1H), 1.31-1.28 (m, 3H)

(6S,7R)-6,7-dimethyl-3-(2-oxopyrrolidin-1-yl)-N-(3,4,5-trifluorophenyl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

The title compound was prepared according to the following scheme:

(6S)—N-(6-chloro-5-fluoro-2-pyridyl)-3-(4,4-dimethyl-2-oxo-pyrrolidin-1-yl)-6-methyl-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

Preparation of (6S)—N-(6-chloro-5-fluoro-2-pyridyl)-3-(4,4-dimethyl-2-oxo-pyrrolidin-1-yl)-6-methyl-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide (Example 263)

The title compound was prepared in analogy to Example 223 by using 4,4-dimethylpyrrolidin-2-one instead of pyrrolidin-2-one and phenyl N-(6-chloro-5-fluoro-2-pyridyl)carbamate (compound 140d) instead of phenyl N-[2-(difluoromethyl)-4-pyridyl]carbamate (compound 218c). Example 263 was obtained as a solid (22 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 421. 11 H NMR (400 MHz, MeOD) δ ppm 7.83 (dd, J=3.0, 8.8 Hz, 1H), 7.71-7.59 (m, 2H), 5.07 (d, J=16.8 Hz, 1H), 5.03-4.96 (m, 1H), 4.52 (d, J=17.1 Hz, 1H), 4.30 (dd, J=4.4, 12.7 Hz, 1H), 4.16 (dd, J=1.0, 12.8 Hz, 1H), 3.66-3.55 (m, 2H), 2.41 (s, 2H), 1.31-1.24 (m, 9H)

(6S)-3-[(3R)-3-hydroxy-2-oxo-pyrrolidin-1-yl]-6-methyl-N-(3,4,5-trifluorophenyl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

Preparation of (6S)-3-[(3R)-3-hydroxy-2-oxo-pyrrolidin-1-yl]-6-methyl-N-(3,4,5-trifluorophenyl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide (Example 264)

The title compound was prepared in analogy to Example 223 by using (3R)-3-hydroxypyrrolidin-2-one instead of pyrrolidin-2-one and phenyl N-(3,4,5-trifluorophenyl)carbamate (compound 233c) instead of phenyl N-[2-(difluoromethyl)-4-pyridyl]carbamate (compound 218c). Example 264 was obtained as a solid (13 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 410. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, MeOD) δ ppm 7.65 (s, 1H), 7.34-7.27 (m, 2H), 5.10 (d, J=17.1 Hz, 1H), 4.98-4.95 (m, 1H), 4.54-4.42 (m, 2H), 4.30 (dd, J=4.4, 12.9 Hz, 1H), 4.16 (dd, J=1.3, 12.8 Hz, 1H), 3.78 (dd, J=4.8, 8.8 Hz, 2H), 2.64-2.52 (m, 1H), 2.16-2.01 (m, 1H), 1.26 (d, J=7.0 Hz, 3H)

(6S)—N-[6-(difluoromethyl)-5-fluoro-2-pyridyl]-6-methyl-3-(3-oxo-2-azaspiro[4.4]nonan-2-yl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

The title compound was prepared according to the following scheme:

Preparation of 6-(difluoromethyl)-N-(3,4-dimethoxybenzyl)-5-fluoropyridin-2-amine (Compound 265b)

To a mixture of 3,4-dimethoxybenzylamine (752 mg, 4.5 mmol) and 6-chloro-2-(difluoromethyl)-3-fluoropyridine (545 mg, 3.0 mmol) in dioxane (15.0 mL) was added cesium carbonate (1.95 g, 6 mmol), tris(dibenzylideneacetone)dipalladium (137 mg, 0.15 mmol) and 4,5-bis(diphenylphosphino)-9,9-dimethylxanthene (174 mg, 0.30 mmol). The reaction mixture was flushed with nitrogen and refluxed for 5 hours. The reaction mixture was cooled down, diluted with EtOAc, and washed with ice-water. The organic phase was separated and concentrated. The residue was purified by silica gel column to give compound 265b (375 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 313.

Preparation of phenyl (6-(difluoromethyl)-5-fluoropyridin-2-yl)carbamate (Compound 265c)

The reaction mixture of compound 6-(difluoromethyl)-N-(3,4-dimethoxybenzyl)-5-fluoropyridin-2-amine (compound 265b, 312 mg, 1.0 mmol) and trifluoroacetic acid (3.0 mL) was stirred under reflux overnight in a sealed tube. The reaction mixture was cooled and concentrated. The residue was dissolved in DCM (3.0 mL), to which was added DIPEA (1.0 mL, 5.83 mmol) and phenyl chloroformate (235 mg, 1.5 mmol). The reaction mixture was stirred at 40° C. for 3 hours. The reaction mixture was concentrated and the residue was purified by silica gel column to give compound 265c (141 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 283.

Preparation of (6S)—N-[6-(difluoromethyl)-5-fluoro-2-pyridyl]-6-methyl-3-(3-oxo-2-azaspiro[4.4]nonan-2-yl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide (Example 265)

The title compound was prepared in analogy to Example 223 by using 2-azaspiro[4.4]nonan-3-one instead of pyrrolidin-2-one and phenyl (6-(difluoromethyl)-5-fluoropyridin-2-yl)carbamate (compound 265c) instead of phenyl N-[2-(difluoromethyl)-4-pyridyl]carbamate (compound 218c). Example 265 was obtained as a white solid (15 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 463. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, MeOD) δ ppm 8.04 (dd, J=3.4, 9.2 Hz, 1H), 7.71 (t, J=9.3 Hz, 1H), 7.63 (s, 1H), 6.83 (t, J=56 Hz, 1H), 5.09 (d, J=16.8 Hz, 1H), 5.03-4.96 (m, 1H), 4.54 (d, J=16.8 Hz, 1H), 4.32 (dd, 12.5 Hz, 1H), 4.21-4.12 (m, 1H), 3.80-3.63 (m, 2H), 2.53 (s, 2H), 1.79 (s, 8H), 1.29 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 3H)

(6S)—N-[2-(difluoromethyl)-4-pyridyl]-6-methyl-3-(3-oxo-2-azaspiro[4.4]nonan-2-yl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

Preparation of (6S)—N-[2-(difluoromethyl)-4-pyridyl]-6-methyl-3-(3-oxo-2-azaspiro[4.4]nonan-2-yl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide (Example 266)

The title compound was prepared in analogy to Example 223 by using 2-azaspiro[4.4]nonan-3-one instead of pyrrolidin-2-one. Example 266 was obtained as a white solid (44 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 445. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, MeOD) δ ppm 8.42 (d, J=5.5 Hz, 1H), 7.87 (d, J=2.0 Hz, 1H), 7.68 (dd, 5.8 Hz, 1H), 7.62 (s, 1H), 6.67 (t, J=56 Hz, 1H), 5.10 (d, J=17.1 Hz, 1H), 5.04-4.95 (m, 1H), 4.55 (d, J=16.8 Hz, 1H), 4.32 (dd, J=4.5, 12.8 Hz, 1H), 4.17 (dd, J=1.1, 12.7 Hz, 1H), 3.77-3.67 (m, 2H), 2.53 (s, 2H), 1.79 (s, 8H), 1.30 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 3H).

(6S)-6-methyl-3-[2-oxo-4-(pyrimidin-2-yloxymethyl)pyrrolidin-1-yl]-N-(3,4,5-trifluorophenyl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

The title compound was prepared according to the following scheme:

Step 1: Preparation of (6S)-tert-butyl 6-methyl-3-(2-oxo-4-((pyrimidin-2-yloxy)methyl)pyrrolidin-1-yl)-6,7-dihydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5(4H)-carboxylate (Compound 267a)

A 10 mL vial was charged with (6S)-tert-butyl 3-(4-(hydroxymethyl)-2-oxopyrrolidin-1-yl)-6-methyl-6,7-dihydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5(4H)-carboxylate (compound 247a, 105 mg, 300 μmol,), 2-(methylsulfinyl)pyrimidine (63.9 mg, 449 μmol), potassium carbonate (82.8 mg, 599 μmol) and dioxane (5 mL). The vial was sealed and heated at 80° C. for 16 hours. The reaction mixture was poured into 20 mL of H 2 O and extracted with EtOAc twice. The organic layers were combined, washed with brine (50 mL) and then concentrated to give crude compound 267a as a light yellow oil (100 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 429

Step 2: Preparation of (6S)-6-methyl-3-[2-oxo-4-(pyrimidin-2-yloxymethyl)pyrrolidin-1-yl]-N-(3,4,5-trifluorophenyl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide (Example 267)

A solution of (6S)-tert-butyl 6-methyl-3-(2-oxo-4-((pyrimidin-2-yloxy)methyl)pyrrolidin-1-yl)-6,7-dihydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5(4H)-carboxylate (compound 267a, 100 mg, 233 μmol) in 2,2,2-trifluoroacetic acid (4.96 g, 43.5 mmol) and DCM (5 mL) was stirred at room temperature for 30 mins. The reaction mixture was concentrated, the residue was dissolved in DMF (5 mL), to which then was added N-ethyl-N-isopropylpropan-2-amine (151 mg, 1.17 mmol) and phenyl (3,4,5-trifluorophenyl)carbamate (74.8 mg, 280 μmol). The reaction mixture was stirred at 70° C. for 0.5 hour. The reaction mixture was diluted with ethyl acetate (30 mL), and washed with water. The combined organic layer was dried over Na 2 SO 4 , and concentrated under vacuum. The crude product was purified by prep-HPLC to give Example 267 as a white solid (58 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 502. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, MeOD) δ ppm 8.59 (dd, J=3.4, 4.8 Hz, 2H), 7.65 (d, J=2.1 Hz, 1H), 7.31-7.27 (m, 2H), 7.14 (dt, J=1.5, 4.9 Hz, 1H), 5.12-5.02 (m, 1H), 5.01-4.95 (m, 1H), 4.61-4.49 (m, 3H), 4.30 (dd, J=4.2, 12.7 Hz, 1H), 4.20-4.05 (m, 2H), 3.90-3.80 (m, 1H), 3.15-3.11 (m, 1H), 2.86-2.79 (m, 1H), 2.59-2.53 m, 1H), 1.28-1.25 (m, 3H).

(6S)-6-methyl-3-[2-oxo-4-(pyrazol-1-ylmethyl)pyrrolidin-1-yl]-N-(3,4,5-trifluorophenyl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

The title compound was prepared according to the following scheme:

Step 1: Preparation of (6S)-tert-butyl 3-(4-((1H-pyrazol-1-yl)methyl)-2-oxopyrrolidin-1-yl)-6-methyl-6,7-dihydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5(4H)-carboxylate (Compound 268a)

To a mixture of (6S)-tert-butyl 3-(4-(hydroxymethyl)-2-oxopyrrolidin-1-yl)-6-methyl-6,7-dihydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5(4H)-carboxylate (compound 247a, 200 mg, 571 μmol) and DIPEA (221 mg, 1.71 mmol) in DCM (10 mL) was added methanesulfonic anhydride (199 mg, 1.14 mmol) slowly. After stirred at room temperature for 1 hour, the reaction mixture was poured into 50 mL of H 2 O and extracted with DCM (50 mL). The organic layers were dried over Na 2 SO 4 and concentrated in vacuo to give an oil. To a solution of the oil in acetonitrile (10 mL) was added 1H-pyrazole (47.7 mg, 700 μmol) and Cs 2 CO 3 (342 mg, 1.05 mmol). The reaction mixture was heated to 80° C. for 2 hours. The reaction mixture was concentrated and the residue was purified by flash chromatography to give compound 268a as a colorless oil. LCMS (M+H + ): 401.

Step 2: Preparation of (6S)-6-methyl-3-[2-oxo-4-(pyrazol-1-ylmethyl)pyrrolidin-1-yl]-N-(3,4,5-trifluorophenyl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide (Example 268)

A solution of (6S)-tert-butyl 3-(4-((1H-pyrazol-1-yl)methyl)-2-oxopyrrolidin-1-yl)-6-methyl-6,7-dihydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5(4H)-carboxylate (compound 268a, 100 mg, 250 μmol) in 2,2,2-trifluoroacetic acid (2 mL) and DCM (5 mL) was stirred at room temperature for 30 mins, and then concentrated. The residue was dissolved in DMF (5 mL), to which was added N-ethyl-N-isopropylpropan-2-amine (161 mg, 1.25 mmol) and phenyl (3,4,5-trifluorophenyl)carbamate (80.1 mg, 300 μmol). The reaction mixture was stirred at 70° C. for 0.5 hours. The reaction mixture was purified by prep-HPLC to give Example 268 as a white solid (60 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 474. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, MeOD) δ ppm 7.62 (d, J=2.1 Hz, 1H), 7.47 (s, 1H), 7.42 (d, J=1.5 Hz, 1H), 7.22-7.13 (m, 2H), 6.22 (t, J=2.1 Hz, 1H), 4.88 (d, J=16.9 Hz, 1H), 4.84-4.78 (m, 1H), 4.33 (d, J=16.9 Hz, 1H), 4.24 (d, J=7.0 Hz, 2H), 4.16 (dd, J=4.5, 12.8 Hz, 1H), 4.03 (dd, J=1.1, 12.7 Hz, 1H), 3.78 (dd, J=7.9, 10.0 Hz, 1H), 3.60 (dd, J=5.3, 10.0 Hz, 1H), 3.05-2.93 (m, 1H), 2.58 (dd, J=9.0, 17.4 Hz, 1H), 2.33 (dd, J=6.2, 17.4 Hz, 1H), 1.14 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 3H).

(6S)-6-methyl-3-[2-oxo-4-(pyrimidin-2-ylamino)pyrrolidin-1-yl]-N-(3,4,5-trifluorophenyl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

The title compound was prepared according to the following scheme:

Step 1: Preparation of (6S)-tert-butyl 3-(4-amino-2-oxopyrrolidin-1-yl)-6-methyl-6,7-dihydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5(4H)-carboxylate (Compound 269a)

A mixture of 4-aminopyrrolidin-2-one (276 mg, 2.75 mmol), (S)-tert-butyl 3-iodo-6-methyl-6,7-dihydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5(4H)-carboxylate (1 g, 2.75 mmol), potassium phosphate (877 mg, 4.13 mmol), copper(I) iodide (210 mg, 1.1 mmol) and (1R,2R)—N1,N2-dimethylcyclohexane-1,2-diamine (157 mg, 1.1 mmol) in DMSO (5 mL) was heated in microwave at 120° C. for 2 hours. The reaction mixture was diluted with water, and extracted with DCM/iPrOH (v/v=5:1, 30 mL) two times. The combined organic layer was dried over Na 2 SO 4 and concentrated. The crude product was purified by flash chromatography (silica gel, 10% to 30% MeOH in DCM) to give compound 269a as a colorless oil (500 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 336.

Step 2: Preparation of (6S)-tert-butyl 6-methyl-3-(2-oxo-4-(pyrimidin-2-ylamino)pyrrolidin-1-yl)-6,7-dihydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5(4H)-carboxylate (Compound 269b)

To a mixture of (6S)-tert-butyl 3-(4-amino-2-oxopyrrolidin-1-yl)-6-methyl-6,7-dihydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5(4H)-carboxylate (compound 269a, 339 mg, 1.01 mmol) in dry dioxane was added 2-bromopyrimidine (209 mg, 1.31 mmol) and DIPEA (392 mg, 3.03 mmol). The reaction mixture was heated under reflux overnight, and then concentrated. The obtained residue was then taken up in DCM, and washed with brine. The organic layer was separated, dried over Na 2 SO 4 and concentrated in vacuo to afford crude compound 269b as a yellow oil, which was directly used in next step without further purification. LCMS (M+H + ): 414.

Step 3: Preparation of (6S)-6-methyl-3-[2-oxo-4-(pyrimidin-2-ylamino)pyrrolidin-1-yl]-N-(3,4,5-trifluorophenyl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide (Example 269)

A solution of (6S)-tert-butyl 6-methyl-3-(2-oxo-4-(pyrimidin-2-ylamino)pyrrolidin-1-yl)-6,7-dihydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5(4H)-carboxylate (compound 269b, 418 mg, 1.01 mmol) in TFA (4 mL) and DCM (4 mL) was stirred at room temperature for 2 hours. The solvents were then removed and the residue was dissolved in DCM, to which was added phenyl (3,4,5-trifluorophenyl)carbamate (405 mg, 1.52 mmol) and DIPEA (1.31 g, 10.1 mmol). The reaction mixture was stirred at room temperature overnight. After concentration, the reaction mixture was purified by prep-HPLC purification to give Example 269 as a white solid (40 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 487. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, MeOD) δ ppm 8.22 (d, J=4.8 Hz, 2H), 7.51 (d, J=1.3 Hz, 1H), 7.19-7.14 (m, 2H), 6.57 (t, J=4.6 Hz, 1H), 4.94 (dd, J=2.4, 17.0 Hz, 1H), 4.87-4.79 (m, 1H), 4.68-4.58 (m, 1H), 4.40 (dd, J=5.1, 17.0 Hz, 1H), 4.22-4.08 (m, 2H), 4.03 (dd, J=0.8, 12.8 Hz, 1H), 3.65 (dt, J=4.1, 9.9 Hz, 1H), 2.90 (dd, J=8.4, 17.1 Hz, 1H), 2.51 (dd, J=4.9, 17.4 Hz, 1H), 1.16-1.13 (m, 3H).

(6S)-3-[4-[(5-fluoropyrimidin-4-yl)amino]-2-oxo-pyrrolidin-1-yl]-6-methyl-N-(3,4,5-trifluorophenyl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

The title compound was prepared according to the following scheme:

Preparation of Example 270

The title compound was prepared in analogy to Example 269 by using 4-chloro-5-fluoro-pyrimidine instead of 2-chloro-pyrimidine. Example 270 was obtained as a solid (300 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 505. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, MeOD) δ ppm 8.42-8.31 (m, 1H), 8.23-8.02 (m, 1H), 7.65 (d, J=2.4 Hz, 1H), 7.33-7.24 (m, 2H), 5.07 (dd, J=1.9, 16.9 Hz, 1H), 4.98-4.93 (m, 2H), 4.52 (d, J=17.0 Hz, 1H), 4.36-4.24 (m, 2H), 4.19-4.12 (m, 1H), 3.89-3.77 (m, 1H), 3.06 (ddd, J=1.6, 8.6, 17.5 Hz, 1H), 2.77-2.66 (m, 1H), 1.32-1.23 (m, 3H).

(6S)—N-[3-(difluoromethyl)-4,5-difluoro-phenyl]-6-methyl-3-(3-oxomorpholin-4-yl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

Preparation of (6S)—N-[3-(difluoromethyl)-4,5-difluoro-phenyl]-6-methyl-3-(3-oxomorpholin-4-yl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide (Example 271)

The title compound was prepared in analogy to Example 223 by using morpholin-3-one instead of pyrrolidin-2-one and phenyl N-[3-(difluoromethyl)-4,5-difluoro-phenyl]carbamate (compound 239a) instead of phenyl N-[2-(difluoromethyl)-4-pyridyl]carbamate (compound 218c). Example 271 was obtained as a white solid (45 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 442. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl 3 ) δ ppm 7.83 (s, 1H), 7.72-7.68 (m, 1H), 7.52 (s, 1H), 7.38 (br. s., 1H), 6.86 (t, J=56 Hz, 1H), 5.14-5.04 (m, 1H), 4.90 (d, J=16.8 Hz, 1H), 4.39 (s, 2H), 4.36-4.25 (m, 2H), 4.16-4.01 (m, 3H), 4.00-3.91 (m, 1H), 3.76-3.70 (m, 1H), 1.40 (d, J=7.0 Hz, 3H).

(6S)—N-[2-(difluoromethyl)-4-pyridyl]-3-(5,5-dimethyl-2-oxo-oxazolidin-3-yl)-6-methyl-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

Preparation of (6S)—N-[2-(difluoromethyl)-4-pyridyl]-3-(5,5-dimethyl-2-oxo-oxazolidin-3-yl)-6-methyl-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide (Example 272)

The title compound was prepared in analogy to Example 223 by using 5,5-dimethyloxazolidin-2-one instead of pyrrolidin-2-one. Example 272 was obtained as a white solid (35 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 421. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl 3 ) δ ppm 8.88 (br. s., 1H), 8.45 (br. s., 1H), 8.01 (br. s., 1H), 7.83 (br. s., 1H), 7.44 (s, 1H), 6.72 (t, J=55 Hz, 1H), 5.27 (d, J=16.8 Hz, 1H), 5.14 (br. s., 1H), 4.55 (d, J=16.6 Hz, 1H), 4.33 (d, J=9.3 Hz, 1H), 4.09 (d, J=12.3 Hz, 1H), 3.82 (d, J=8.3 Hz, 1H), 3.73 (d, J=8.5 Hz, 1H), 1.61 (d, J=4.5 Hz, 6H), 1.36 (d, J=6.5 Hz, 3H)

(6S,7S)-6,7-dimethyl-3-(2-oxoimidazolidin-1-yl)-N-(3,4,5-trifluorophenyl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

Preparation of (6S,7S)-6,7-dimethyl-3-(2-oxoimidazolidin-1-yl)-N-(3,4,5-trifluorophenyl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide (Example 273)

The title compound was prepared in analogy to Example 251 by using imidazolidin-2-one instead of pyrrolidin-2-one. Example 273 was obtained as a white solid (30 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 409. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl 3 ) δ ppm 7.84 (br. s., 1H), 7.41 (s, 1H), 7.27-7.20 (m, 2H), 5.11 (d, J=16.6 Hz, 1H), 4.84-4.76 (m, 1H), 4.43 (d, J=16.6 Hz, 1H), 4.31-4.20 (m, 1H), 4.00 (q, J=8.6 Hz, 1H), 3.91-3.79 (m, 1H), 3.66 (t, J=8.0 Hz, 2H), 1.47 (d, J=6.5 Hz, 3H), 1.30 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 3H)

(6S,7S)-6,7-dimethyl-3-(3-oxomorpholin-4-yl)-N-(3,4,5-trifluorophenyl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

Preparation of (6S,7S)-6,7-dimethyl-3-(3-oxomorpholin-4-yl)-N-(3,4,5-trifluorophenyl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide (Example 274)

The title compound was prepared in analogy to Example 251 by using morpholin-3-one instead of pyrrolidin-2-one. Example 274 was obtained as a white solid (23 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 424. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl 3 ) δ ppm 7.53 (s, 1H), 7.45 (s, 1H), 7.29-7.22 (m, 2H), 4.88 (d, J=16.3 Hz, 1H), 4.84-4.77 (m, 1H), 4.38 (s, 2H), 4.36-4.27 (m, 2H), 4.15-4.01 (m, 2H), 3.99-3.88 (m, 1H), 3.77-3.72 (m, 1H), 1.49 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 3H), 1.31 (d, J=7.0 Hz, 3H)

(6S)-3-(3-benzoyl-5-oxo-imidazolidin-1-yl)-6-methyl-N-(3,4,5-trifluorophenyl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

The title compound was prepared according to the following scheme:

Preparation of 1-benzoylimidazolidin-4-one (Compound 275b)

To a suspension of imidazolidin-4-one (861 mg, 10 mmol) and K 2 CO 3 (5.53 g, 40 mmol) in THF (30 mL) was added slowly benzoyl chloride (1.41 g, 10 mmol). Then the reaction mixture was stirred at room temperature for 15 hours. Then the solid was filtered and the filtrate was concentrated to give crude compound 275b as a light yellow solid (1.5 g). LCMS (M+H + ): 191.

Preparation of (6S)-3-(3-benzoyl-5-oxo-imidazolidin-1-yl)-6-methyl-N-(3,4,5-trifluorophenyl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide (Example 275)

The title compound was prepared in analogy to Example 262 by using 1-benzoylimidazolidin-4-one (compound 275b) instead of (S)-3-hydroxypyrrolidin-2-one. Example 275 was obtained as a white solid (36 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 499. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, MeOD) δ ppm 7.77 (br. s., 1H), 7.65-7.62 (m, 2H), 7.60-7.51 (m, 3H), 7.32-7.26 (m, 2H), 5.43 (d, J=9.3 Hz, 1H), 5.35-5.23 (m, 1H), 5.16-5.01 (m, 1H), 4.96 (br. s., 1H), 4.58-4.45 (m, 1H), 4.43-4.25 (m, 3H), 4.23-4.13 (m, 1H), 1.30-1.26 m, 3H).

(6S)—N-[3-(difluoromethyl)-4,5-difluoro-phenyl]-3-(5,5-dimethyl-2-oxo-oxazolidin-3-yl)-6-methyl-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

Preparation of (6S)—N-[3-(difluoromethyl)-4,5-difluoro-phenyl]-3-(5,5-dimethyl-2-oxo-oxazolidin-3-yl)-6-methyl-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide (Example 276)

The title compound was prepared in analogy to Example 223 by using 5,5-dimethyloxazolidin-2-one instead of pyrrolidin-2-one and phenyl N-[3-(difluoromethyl)-4,5-difluoro-phenyl]carbamate (compound 239a) instead of phenyl N-[2-(difluoromethyl)-4-pyridyl]carbamate (compound 218c). Example 276 was obtained as a white solid (28 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 456. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, MeOD) δ ppm 7.78-7.60 (m, 2H), 7.46 (d, J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 7.01 (t, J=56 Hz, 1H), 5.09 (d, J=16.8 Hz, 1H), 5.03-4.95 (m, 1H), 4.56 (d, J=16.8 Hz, 1H), 4.37-4.25 (m, 1H), 4.17 (dd, J=1.0, 12.8 Hz, 1H), 3.91-3.76 (m, 2H), 1.58 (s, 6H), 1.27 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 3H).

(6S)—N-[6-(difluoromethyl)-5-fluoro-2-pyridyl]-3-(5,5-dimethyl-2-oxo-oxazolidin-3-yl)-6-methyl-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

Preparation of (6S)—N-[6-(difluoromethyl)-5-fluoro-2-pyridyl]-3-(5,5-dimethyl-2-oxo-oxazolidin-3-yl)-6-methyl-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide (Example 277)

The title compound was prepared in analogy to Example 223 by using 5,5-dimethyloxazolidin-2-one instead of pyrrolidin-2-one and phenyl phenyl N-[6-(difluoromethyl)-5-fluoro-2-pyridyl]carbamate (compound 265b) instead of phenyl N-[2-(difluoromethyl)-4-pyridyl]carbamate (compound 218c). Example 277 was obtained as a white solid (10 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 439. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, MeOD) δ ppm 8.06 (dd, J=3.3, 9.3 Hz, 1H), 7.71 (t, J=9.3 Hz, 1H), 7.65 (s, 1H), 6.84 (t, J=56 Hz, 1H), 5.14 (d, J=17.1 Hz, 1H), 5.06-4.98 (m, 1H), 4.58 (d, J=17.1 Hz, 1H), 4.32 (dd, J=4.6, 12.9 Hz, 1H), 4.22-4.13 (m, 1H), 3.83 (q, J=8.7 Hz, 2H), 1.59 (s, 6H), 1.28 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 3H).

(6S)-6-methyl-3-(5-methyl-2-oxo-1,3-oxazinan-3-yl)-N-(3,4,5-trifluorophenyl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

Preparation of (6S)-6-methyl-3-(5-methyl-2-oxo-1,3-oxazinan-3-yl)-N-(3,4,5-trifluorophenyl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide (Example 278)

The title compound was prepared in analogy to Example 223 by using 5-methyl-1,3-oxazinan-2-one instead of pyrrolidin-2-one and phenyl N-(3,4,5-trifluoro-phenyl)carbamate (compound 233c) instead of phenyl N-[2-(difluoromethyl)-4-pyridyl]carbamate (compound 218c). Example 278 was obtained as a white solid (70 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 424. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, MeOD) δ ppm 7.52 (s, 1H), 7.23-7.13 (m, 2H), 4.84 (dd, J=6.1, 16.8 Hz, 2H), 4.37-4.25 (m, 2H), 4.23-4.14 (m, 1H), 4.09-3.97 (m, 2H), 3.68-3.54 (m, 1H), 3.34 (ddd, J=9.3, 11.4, 15.1 Hz, 1H), 2.37-2.33 (m, 1H), 1.15 (dd, J=2.1, 6.9 Hz, 3H), 1.01 (d, J=6.7 Hz, 3H)

(6S)-3-(2,4-dioxo-1H-pyrimidin-3-yl)-6-methyl-N-(3,4,5-trifluorophenyl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide and (6S)-3-(2,4-dioxopyrimidin-1-yl)-6-methyl-N-(3,4,5-trifluorophenyl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

Preparation of (6S)-3-(2,4-dioxo-1H-pyrimidin-3-yl)-6-methyl-N-(3,4,5-trifluorophenyl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide and (6S)-3-(2,4-dioxopyrimidin-1-yl)-6-methyl-N-(3,4,5-trifluorophenyl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

The title compounds were prepared in analogy to Example 223 by using 1H-pyrimidine-2,4-dione instead of pyrrolidin-2-one and phenyl N-(3,4,5-trifluoro-phenyl)carbamate (compound 233c) instead of phenyl N-[2-(difluoromethyl)-4-pyridyl]carbamate (compound 218c).

Example 279 was obtained as a white solid (5 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 421. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, MeOD) δ ppm 7.59 (s, 1H), 7.52 (d, J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 7.31-7.23 (dd, J=6.4, 10.3 Hz, 2H), 5.83 (d, J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 5.06-4.98 (m, 1H), 4.91-4.84 (m, 1H), 4.41-4.29 (m, 2H), 4.20 (d, J=12.6 Hz, 1H), 1.29 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 3H)

Example 280 was obtained as a white solid (5 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 421. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, MeOD) δ ppm 7.71 (s, 1H), 7.66 (d, J=7.9 Hz, 1H), 7.32-7.24 (dd, J=6.4, 10.3 Hz, 2H), 5.81 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 5.06-4.97 (m, 2H), 4.47 (d, J=17.0 Hz, 1H), 4.39-4.30 (m, 1H), 4.26-4.17 (m, 1H), 1.29 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 3H)

(6S)-6-methyl-3-(5-oxo-3-pyrimidin-2-yl-imidazolidin-1-yl)-N-(3,4,5-trifluorophenyl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

The title compound was prepared according to the following scheme:

Preparation of 1-(pyrimidin-2-yl)imidazolidin-4-one (Compound 281a)

A mixture of imidazolidin-4-one hydrochloride (500 mg, 4.08 mmol), 2-bromopyrimidine (973 mg, 6.12 mmol) and potassium carbonate (1.69 g, 12.2 mmol) in dioxane (15 mL) were heated at 80° C. for 2 hours. The reaction mixture was filtered and the filtrate was concentrated. The crude product was purified by flash chromatography (silica gel, 10% to 20% MeOH in DCM) to give compound 281a as a white solid (50 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 165.

Preparation of (6S)-6-methyl-3-(5-oxo-3-pyrimidin-2-yl-imidazolidin-1-yl)-N-(3,4,5-trifluorophenyl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide (Example 281)

The title compound was prepared in analogy to Example 262 by using 1-(pyrimidin-2-yl)imidazolidin-4-one (compound 281a) instead of (S)-3-hydroxypyrrolidin-2-one. Example 281 was obtained as a white solid (30 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 499. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, MeOD) δ ppm 8.47 (d, J=4.9 Hz, 2H), 7.77 (s, 1H), 7.32-7.27 (m, 2H), 6.83 (t, J=4.9 Hz, 1H), 5.44-5.31 (m, 2H), 5.12 (d, J=16.9 Hz, 1H), 5.03-4.96 (m, 1H), 4.58 (d, J=16.9 Hz, 1H), 4.38-4.29 (m, 3H), 4.25-4.15 (m, 1H), 1.30 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 3H)

(6S)-6-methyl-3-[4-(1,3,4-oxadiazol-2-yl)-2-oxo-pyrrolidin-1-yl]-N-(3,4,5-trifluorophenyl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

The title compound was prepared according to the following scheme:

Step 1: Preparation of (6S)-tert-butyl 3-(4-(hydrazinocarbonyl)-2-oxopyrrolidin-1-yl)-6-methyl-6,7-dihydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5(4H)-carboxylate (Compound 282a)

A mixture of (6S)-tert-butyl 3-(4-(methoxycarbonyl)-2-oxopyrrolidin-1-yl)-6-methyl-6,7-dihydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5(4H)-carboxylate (1.0 g, 2.64 mmol) and hydrazine hydrate (1.32 g, 26.4 mmol) in EtOH (20 mL) was stirred at 85° C. for 15 hours. The reaction mixture was concentrated in vacuo to give crude compound 282a as a white solid (0.9 g). LCMS (M+H + ): 379.

Step 2: Preparation of (6S)-tert-butyl 3-(4-(2-formylhydrazinecarbonyl)-2-oxopyrrolidin-1-yl)-6-methyl-6,7-dihydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5(4H)-carboxylate (Compound 282b)

A mixture of (6S)-tert-butyl 3-(4-(hydrazinecarbonyl)-2-oxopyrrolidin-1-yl)-6-methyl-6,7-dihydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5(4H)-carboxylate (compound 282a, 500 mg, 1.32 mmol) and HCOOH (2 mL) in DCM (10 mL) was stirred at 50° C. for 2 hours. The reaction mixture was then concentrated in vacuo to give crude compound 282b as a white solid (0.55 g). LCMS (M+H + ): 407.

Step 3: Preparation of (6S)-tert-butyl 3-(4-(1,3,4-oxadiazol-2-yl)-2-oxopyrrolidin-1-yl)-6-methyl-6,7-dihydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5(4H)-carboxylate (Compound 282c)

A mixture of (6S)-tert-butyl 3-(4-(2-formylhydrazinecarbonyl)-2-oxopyrrolidin-1-yl)-6-methyl-6,7-dihydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5(4H)-carboxylate (compound 282b, 500 mg, 1.23 mmol), triphenylphosphine (1.94 g, 7.38 mmol), triethylamine (622 mg, 6.15 mmol) and CCl 4 (1.89 g, 12.3 mmol) in acetonitrile (12 mL) was stirred at room temperature for 1 hour. The reaction mixture was diluted with EtOAc (50 mL), and washed with saturated aqueous NaHCO 3 solution (20 mL) and brine (20 mL). The organic layer was dried over Na 2 SO 4 and concentrated in vacuo. The crude product was purified by flash chromatography (silica gel, 10% MeOH in EtOAc) to give compound 282c as a colorless oil (0.3 g). LCMS (M+H + ): 389.

Step 4: Preparation of (6S)-6-methyl-3-[4-(1,3,4-oxadiazol-2-yl)-2-oxo-pyrrolidin-1-yl]-N-(3,4,5-trifluorophenyl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide (Example 282)

A solution of (6S)-tert-butyl 3-(4-(1,3,4-oxadiazol-2-yl)-2-oxopyrrolidin-1-yl)-6-methyl-6,7-dihydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5(4H)-carboxylate (compound 282c, 300 mg, 0.77 mmol) in 2,2,2-trifluoroacetic acid (5 mL) and DCM (10 mL) was stirred at room temperature for 30 mins. The reaction mixture was concentrated and the residue was dissolved in DMF (5 mL), then to which were added N-ethyl-N-isopropylpropan-2-amine (499 mg, 3.86 mmol), and phenyl (3,4,5-trifluorophenyl)carbamate (248 mg, 0.92 mmol). The reaction mixture was stirred at 70° C. for 0.5 hours. The reaction mixture was purified by prep-HPLC to give Example 282 as a white solid (90 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 462. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, MeOD) δ ppm 8.99 (s, 0.5H), 8.98 (s, 0.5H) 7.68 (s, 0.5H), 7.67 (s, 0.5H), 7.32-7.27 (m, 2H), 5.05 (dd, J=12.2, 16.9 Hz, 1H), 4.99-4.92 (m, 1H), 4.51 (dd, J=8.0, 16.8 Hz, 1H), 4.40-4.26 (m, 2H), 4.25-4.10 (m, 3H), 3.18-3.07 (m, 1H), 3.04-2.92 (m, 1H), 1.29-1.26 (m, 3H).

(6S)-6-methyl-3-[4-(5-methyl-1,3,4-oxadiazol-2-yl)-2-oxo-pyrrolidin-1-yl]-N-(3,4,5-trifluorophenyl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

The title compound was prepared according to the following scheme:

Preparation of tert-butyl (6S)-3-[4-(acetamidocarbamoyl)-2-oxo-pyrrolidin-1-yl]-6-methyl-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxylate (Compound 283a)

A mixture of acetic anhydride (162 mg, 1.59 mmol) and (6S)-tert-butyl 3-(4-(hydrazinecarbonyl)-2-oxopyrrolidin-1-yl)-6-methyl-6,7-dihydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5(4H)-carboxylate (compound 282a, 300 mg, 793 μmol) in DCM (10 mL) was stirred at room temperature for 2 hours. The reaction mixture was concentrated in vacuo to give compound 283a as a white solid (350 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 421

Preparation of (6S)-6-methyl-3-[4-(5-methyl-1,3,4-oxadiazol-2-yl)-2-oxo-pyrrolidin-1-yl]-N-(3,4,5-trifluorophenyl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide (Example 283)

The title compound was prepared in analogy to Example 282 by using tert-butyl (6S)-3-[4-(acetamidocarbamoyl)-2-oxo-pyrrolidin-1-yl]-6-methyl-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxylate (compound 283a) instead of (6S)-tert-butyl 3-(4-(2-formylhydrazinecarbonyl)-2-oxopyrrolidin-1-yl)-6-methyl-6,7-dihydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5(4H)-carboxylate (compound 282b). Example 283 was obtained as a white solid (30 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 476. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, MeOD) δ ppm 7.66 (s, 1H), 7.32-7.27 (m, 2H), 5.10-4.93 (m, 2H), 4.51 (dd, J=7.3, 17.1 Hz, 1H), 4.35-4.25 (m, 2H), 4.20-4.09 (m, 3H), 3.16-3.02 (m, 1H), 3.00-2.90 (m, 1H), 2.57 (s, 1.5H), 2.56 (s, 1.5H), 1.29-1.26 (m, 3H).

(6S)-6-methyl-3-[4-(3-methyl-1,2,4-oxadiazol-5-yl)-2-oxo-pyrrolidin-1-yl]-N-(3,4,5-trifluorophenyl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

The title compound was prepared according to the following scheme:

Step 1: Preparation of tert-butyl (6S)-6-methyl-3-[4-(3-methyl-1,2,4-oxadiazol-5-yl)-2-oxo-pyrrolidin-1-yl]-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxylate (Compound 284a)

A mixture of compound N′-hydroxyacetimidamide (915 mg, 12.3 mmol), 1-((S)-5-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)-6-methyl-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazin-3-yl)-5-oxopyrrolidine-3-carboxylic acid (compound 229a, 3 g, 8.23 mmol), EDCI (2.37 g, 12.3 mmol), DIPEA (10.6 g, 82.3 mmol) and HOBt (334 mg, 2.47 mmol) in DCE (20 mL) was stirred at 80° C. for 16 hours. The reaction mixture was washed with water, the organic phase was dried and concentrated. The residue was purified by silica gel column to give compound 284a as a light brown oil. LCMS (M+H + ): 403.

Step 2: Preparation of (6S)-6-methyl-3-[4-(3-methyl-1,2,4-oxadiazol-5-yl)-2-oxo-pyrrolidin-1-yl]-N-(3,4,5-trifluorophenyl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide (Example 284)

Removal of Boc protection in acidic conditions and condensation with phenyl (3,4,5-trifluorophenyl)carbamate were carried out in analogy to Example 282 to give Example 284 as white solid (15 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 476. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, MeOD) δ ppm 7.66 (s, 1H), 7.32-7.27 (m, 2H), 5.05 (dd, J=9.4, 16.9 Hz, 1H), 4.98-4.92 (m, 1H), 4.51 (dd, J=4.0, 17.1 Hz, 1H), 4.37-4.25 (m, 2H), 4.23-4.05 (m, 3H), 3.17-3.05 (m, 1H), 3.00-2.87 (m, 1H), 2.40 (s, 1.5H), 2.39 (s, 1.5H), 1.29-1.26 (m, 3H).

(6S)-6-methyl-3-[4-(5-methyl-1,2,4-oxadiazol-3-yl)-2-oxo-pyrrolidin-1-yl]-N-(3,4,5-trifluorophenyl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

The title compound was prepared according to the following scheme:

Step 1: Preparation of (6S)-tert-butyl 3-(4-(N-hydroxycarbamimidoyl)-2-oxopyrrolidin-1-yl)-6-methyl-6,7-dihydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5(4H)-carboxylate (Compound 285a)

A mixture of (6S)-tert-butyl 3-(4-cyano-2-oxopyrrolidin-1-yl)-6-methyl-6,7-dihydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5(4H)-carboxylate (compound 229c, 300 mg, 869 μmol), hydroxylamine hydrochloride (60.4 mg, 869 μmol) and DIPEA (112 mg, 152 μL, 869 μmol) in EtOH was stirred at 80° C. for 2 hours. The reaction mixture was concentrated in vacuo to give crude compound 285a as a white solid (330 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 379.

Step 2: Preparation of (6S)-tert-butyl 3-(4-N′-acetyl-N-hydroxycarbamimidoyl)-2-oxopyrrolidin-1-yl)-6-methyl-6,7-dihydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5(4H)-carboxylate (Compound 285b)

A mixture of acetic anhydride (108 mg, 1.06 mmol) and (6S)-tert-butyl 3-(4-(N-hydroxycarbamimidoyl)-2-oxopyrrolidin-1-yl)-6-methyl-6,7-dihydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5(4H)-carboxylate (compound 285a, 200 mg, 529 μmol) in DCM (10 mL) was stirred at room temperature for 1 hour. The reaction mixture was concentrated in vacuo to give compound 285b as a colorless oil (200 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 421.

Step 3: Preparation of (6S)-tert-butyl 6-methyl-3-(4-(5-methyl-1,2,4-oxadiazol-3-yl)-2-oxopyrrolidin-1-yl)-6,7-dihydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5(4H)-carboxylate (Compound 285c)

A mixture of (6S)-tert-butyl 3-(4-N′-acetyl-N-hydroxycarbamimidoyl)-2-oxopyrrolidin-1-yl)-6-methyl-6,7-dihydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5(4H)-carboxylate (compound 285b, 200 mg, 476 μmol) and pyridine (5 mL) was stirred at 110° C. for 25 hours. The reaction mixture was concentrated in vacuo to give crude compound 285c as a brown oil (200 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 403.

Step 4: Preparation of (6S)-6-methyl-3-[4-(5-methyl-1,2,4-oxadiazol-3-yl)-2-oxo-pyrrolidin-1-yl]-N-(3,4,5-trifluorophenyl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide (Example 285)

A solution of (6S)-tert-butyl 6-methyl-3-(4-(5-methyl-1,2,4-oxadiazol-3-yl)-2-oxopyrrolidin-1-yl)-6,7-dihydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5(4H)-carboxylate (compound 285c, 200 mg, 497 μmol) in 2,2,2-trifluoroacetic acid (3 mL) and DCM (6 mL) was stirred at room temperature for 30 mins. The reaction mixture was concentrated, and the resulting residue was dissolved in DMF (3 mL), to which then was added DIPEA (321 mg, 2.48 mmol), and phenyl (3,4,5-trifluorophenyl)carbamate (159 mg, 596 μmol). The reaction mixture was stirred at 70° C. for 0.5 hours, cooled down to room temperature, and then purified by prep-HPLC to give Example 285 as white solid (120 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 476. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, MeOD) δ ppm 7.66 (s, 0.5H), 7.65 (s, 0.5H), 7.34-7.24 (m, 2H), 5.06 (dd, J=3.8, 17.1 Hz, 1H), 4.96 (d, J=6.3 Hz, 1H), 4.51 (d, J=17.1 Hz, 1H), 4.36-4.21 (m, 2H), 4.20-4.13 (m, 1H), 4.08-3.98 (m, 2H), 3.04 (dd, J=8.8, 16.6 Hz, 1H), 2.93-2.82 (m, 1H), 2.62 (d, J=2.8 Hz, 3H), 1.29-1.26 (m, 3H).

(6S)-6-methyl-3-[2-oxo-4-[5-(trifluoromethyl)-1,3,4-oxadiazol-2-yl]pyrrolidin-1-yl]-N-(3,4,5-trifluorophenyl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

The title compound was prepared according to the following scheme:

Preparation of tert-butyl (6S)-6-methyl-3-[2-oxo-4-[[(2,2,2-trifluoroacetyl)amino]carbamoyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl]-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxylate (Compound 286a)

A mixture of 2,2,2-trifluoroacetic anhydride (167 mg, 793 μmol) and (6S)-tert-butyl 3-(4-(hydrazinecarbonyl)-2-oxopyrrolidin-1-yl)-6-methyl-6,7-dihydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5(4H)-carboxylate (compound 282a, 150 mg, 396 μmol) in DCM (10 mL) was stirred at room temperature for 2 hours. The reaction mixture was concentrated in vacuo to give crude compound 286a as a white solid (200 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 475

Preparation of (6S)-6-methyl-3-[2-oxo-4-[5-(trifluoromethyl)-1,3,4-oxadiazol-2-yl]pyrrolidin-1-yl]-N-(3,4,5-trifluorophenyl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide (Example 286)

The title compound was prepared in analogy to Example 282 by using tert-butyl (6S)-6-methyl-3-[2-oxo-4-[[(2,2,2-trifluoroacetyl)amino]carbamoyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl]-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxylate (compound 286a) instead of (6S)-tert-butyl 3-(4-(2-formylhydrazinecarbonyl)-2-oxopyrrolidin-1-yl)-6-methyl-6,7-dihydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5(4H)-carboxylate (compound 282b). Example 286 was obtained as a white solid (3 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 530. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, MeOD) δ ppm 7.69 (s, 0.5H), 7.65 (s, 0.5H), 7.32-7.27 (m, 2H), 5.12-5.00 (m, 1H), 4.99-4.92 (m, 1H), 4.56-4.46 (m, 1H), 4.37-4.22 (m, 4H), 4.20-4.13 (m, 1H), 3.19-3.10 (m, 1H), 3.09-2.99 (m, 1H), 1.28 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 3H).

(6S)-6-methyl-3-[2-oxo-4-[5-(trifluoromethyl)-1,2,4-oxadiazol-3-yl]pyrrolidin-1-yl]-N-(3,4,5-trifluorophenyl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

The title compound was prepared according to the following scheme:

Preparation of (6S)-6-methyl-3-[2-oxo-4-[5-(trifluoromethyl)-1,2,4-oxadiazol-3-yl]pyrrolidin-1-yl]-N-(3,4,5-trifluorophenyl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide (Example 287)

The title compound was prepared in analogy to Example 285 by using 2,2,2-trifluoroacetic anhydride instead of acetic anhydride. Example 287 was obtained as a white solid (100 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 530. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, MeOD) δ ppm 7.69 (s, 0.5H), 7.65 (s, 0.5H), 7.33-7.24 (m, 2H), 5.06 (dd, J=12.4, 16.9 Hz, 1H), 5.00-4.94 (m, 1H), 4.52 (dd, J=4.5, 17.1 Hz, 1H), 4.39-4.27 (m, 2H), 4.25-4.05 (m, 3H), 3.18-3.06 (m, 1H), 3.00-2.90 (m, 1H), 1.29-1.26 (m, 3H).

(6S)—N-[2-(difluoromethyl)-4-pyridyl]-3-(5-fluoropyrimidin-2-yl)-6-methyl-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

The title compound was prepared according to the following scheme:

Preparation of tert-butyl (6S)-3-(5-fluoropyrimidin-2-yl)-6-methyl-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxylate (Compound 288b)

The compound 288b was prepared in analogy to compound 67c by using 2-chloro-5-fluoro-pyrimidine instead of 2-chloro-4-(trifluoromethyl)pyridine. Compound 288b was obtained as a white solid (150 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 334. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, MeOD) δ ppm 8.72 (d, J=0.6 Hz, 2H), 8.18 (s, 1H), 5.40 (d, J=18.9 Hz, 1H), 4.89 (d, J=5.5 Hz, 1H), 4.65 (d, J=18.7 Hz, 1H), 4.34-4.25 (m, 1H), 4.22-4.12 (m, 1H), 1.55 (s, 9H), 1.23 (d, J=7.0 Hz, 3H).

Preparation of (6S)—N-[2-(difluoromethyl)-4-pyridyl]-3-(5-fluoropyrimidin-2-yl)-6-methyl-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide (Example 288)

The title compound was prepared in analogy to Example 223 by using tert-butyl (6S)-3-(5-fluoropyrimidin-2-yl)-6-methyl-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxylate (compound 288b) instead of tert-butyl (6S)-6-methyl-3-(2-oxopyrrolidin-1-yl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxylate (compound 223b). Example 288 was obtained as a white solid (6 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 390. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl 3 ) δ ppm 8.63 (s, 2H), 8.55 (d, J=6.3 Hz, 1H), 8.26 (s, 1H), 7.68 (d, J=2.5 Hz, 2H), 6.94 (s, 1H), 6.64 (t, J=17.1 Hz, 1H), 5.30 (d, J=17.1 Hz, 1H), 5.22-5.10 (m, 1H), 4.95 (d, J=17.1 Hz, 1H), 4.47-4.35 (m, 1H), 4.33-4.23 (m, 1H), 1.33 (d, J=7.0 Hz, 3H).

(6S)-6-methyl-3-[5-(1-methylimidazol-2-yl)-2-oxo-oxazolidin-3-yl]-N-(3,4,5-trifluorophenyl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

The title compound was prepared according to the following scheme:

Preparation of 1-(1-methyl-1H-imidazol-2-yl)-2-nitroethanol (Compound 289b)

A mixture of 1-methyl-1H-imidazole-2-carbaldehyde (1.1 g, 10 mmol), barium hydroxide (171 mg, 1 mmol) and nitromethane (6.1 g, 100 mmol) in water (20 mL) was stirred for 2 hours at room temperature. The reaction mixture was extracted with EtOAc (50 mL) three times. The organic layers were combined, dried over Na 2 SO 4 and concentrated in vacuo to give crude compound 289b (1.5 g) as a yellow solid.

Preparation of 5-(1-methylimidazol-2-yl)oxazolidin-2-one (Compound 289c)

A mixture of 1-(1-methyl-1H-imidazol-2-yl)-2-nitroethanol (compound 289b, 1.5 g, 8.76 mmol), hydrochloric acid (1.75 mL, 1M) and Pd/C (187 mg, 1.75 mmol) in ethanol (20 mL) was stirred at 50° C. for 16 hours under hydrogen balloon. The reaction mixture was filtered through celite and the filtrate was concentrated. The residue was dissolved in DCM (20 mL), to which was added triethylamine (887 mg, 8.76 mmol), and triphosgene (1.04 g, 3.51 mmol) slowly at room temperature. After stirred at room temperature for 30 mins, the reaction mixture was concentrated in vacuo. The resulting residue was purified by flash chromatography (silica gel, 10% MeOH in EtOAc) to give compound 289c as yellow solid (200 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 168.

Preparation of (6S)-6-methyl-3-[5-(1-methylimidazol-2-yl)-2-oxo-oxazolidin-3-yl]-N-(3,4,5-trifluorophenyl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide (Example 289)

The title compound was prepared in analogy to Example 262 by using 5-(1-methylimidazol-2-yl)oxazolidin-2-one (compound 289c) instead of (S)-3-hydroxypyrrolidin-2-one. Example 289 was obtained as a white solid (83 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 476. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, MeOD) δ ppm 7.75 (d, J=4.0 Hz, 1H), 7.34-7.30 (m, 2H), 7.25 (s, 1H), 7.07 (s, 1H), 6.05-6.00 (m, 1H), 5.13 (dd, J=9.9, 16.8 Hz, 1H), 5.06-4.95 (m, 1H), 4.71-4.53 (m, 2H), 4.43-4.28 (m, 2H), 4.22-4.13 (m, 1H), 3.86 (s, 3H), 1.29-1.26 (m, 3H).

(6S)-6-methyl-3-(2-oxo-4-thiazol-5-yl-pyrrolidin-1-yl)-N-(3,4,5-trifluorophenyl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

The title compound was prepared according to the following scheme:

Preparation of ethyl 3-(thiazol-5-yl)acrylate (Compound 290b)

A mixture of thiazole-5-carbaldehyde (1.13 g, 10 mmol) and ethyl 2-(triphenylphosphoranylidene)acetate (3.48 g, 10 mmol) in THF (30 mL) was stirred at room temperature for 30 minutes. The reaction mixture was concentrated in vacuo. The crude product was purified by flash chromatography (silica gel, 20% to 30% EtOAc in hexanes) to give compound 290b as a colorless oil (1.8 g). LCMS (M+H + ): 184.

Preparation of ethyl 4-nitro-3-(thiazol-5-yl)butanoate (Compound 290c)

A mixture of ethyl 3-(thiazol-5-yl)acrylate (compound 290b, 0.91 g, 4.97 mmol), DBU (1.51 g, 9.93 mmol) and nitromethane (3.03 g, 49.7 mmol) in EtOH (20 mL) was stirred at 80° C. for 15 hours. The reaction mixture was concentrated in vacuo. The crude product was purified by flash chromatography (silica gel, 10% to 30% EtOAc in hexanes) to give compound 290c as a light yellow oil (600 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 245.

Preparation of 4-thiazol-5-ylpyrrolidin-2-one (Compound 290d)

A mixture of ethyl 4-nitro-3-(thiazol-5-yl)butanoate (366 mg, 1.5 mmol), Fe (418 mg, 7.49 mmol) and ammonium chloride (401 mg, 7.49 mmol) in EtOH (10 mL)/water (2 mL) was stirred at 80° C. for 1 hour. The reaction mixture was filtered through celite and the filtrate was concentrated in vacuo. The crude product was purified by flash chromatography (silica gel, 10% MeOH in DCM) to give compound 290d as light yellow oil (150 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 169.

Preparation of (6S)-6-methyl-3-(2-oxo-4-thiazol-5-yl-pyrrolidin-1-yl)-N-(3,4,5-trifluorophenyl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide (Example 290)

The title compound was prepared in analogy to Example 262 by using 4-thiazol-5-ylpyrrolidin-2-one (compound 290d) instead of (S)-3-hydroxypyrrolidin-2-one. Example 290 was obtained as a white solid (30 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 477. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, MeOD) δ ppm 8.97 (d, J=3.0 Hz, 1H), 7.88 (s, 1H), 7.66 (s, 1H), 7.34-7.25 (m, 2H), 5.08 (dd, J=4.4, 16.9 Hz, 1H), 4.98-4.92 (m, 1H), 4.53 (dd, J=5.6, 16.9 Hz, 1H), 4.36-4.23 (m, 3H), 4.17 (d, J=12.5 Hz, 1H), 3.97-3.88 (m, 1H), 3.09 (dd, J=8.0, 17.1 Hz, 1H), 2.75 (dd, J=7.2, 17.2 Hz, 1H), 1.30-1.26 (m, 3H).

(6S)-6-methyl-3-(2-oxo-4-thiazol-2-yl-pyrrolidin-1-yl)-N-(3,4,5-trifluorophenyl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

The title compound was prepared according to the following scheme:

Preparation of 4-thiazol-2-ylpyrrolidin-2-one (Compound 291d)

Compound 291d was prepared in analogy to compound 290d by using thiazole-2-carbaldehyde instead of thiazole-5-carbaldehyde. Compound 291d was obtained as a light yellow oil (150 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 169.

Preparation of (6S)-6-methyl-3-(2-oxo-4-thiazol-2-yl-pyrrolidin-1-yl)-N-(3,4,5-trifluorophenyl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide (Example 291)

The title compound was prepared in analogy to Example 262 by using 4-thiazol-2-ylpyrrolidin-2-one (compound 291d) instead of (S)-3-hydroxypyrrolidin-2-one. Example 291 was obtained as a white solid (7 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 477. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, MeOD) δ ppm 7.81 (d, J=3.0 Hz, 0.5H), 7.79 (d, J=3.0 Hz, 0.5H), 7.66 (s, 0.5H), 7.65 (s, 0.5H), 7.58 (d, J=3.6 Hz, 0.5H), 7.56 (d, J=3.6 Hz, 0.5H), 7.36-7.23 (m, 2H), 5.07 (dd, J=2.5, 16.8 Hz, 1H), 5.01-4.94 (m, 1H), 4.53 (dd, J=2.1, 16.9 Hz, 1H), 4.37-4.25 (m, 3H), 4.20-4.13 (m, 1H), 4.12-4.03 (m, 1H), 3.12 (dd, J=8.8, 17.1 Hz, 1H), 2.97-2.87 (m, 1H), 1.29-1.26 (m, 3H).

(6S)-6-methyl-3-(2-oxo-1,3-oxazinan-3-yl)-N-(3,4,5-trifluorophenyl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

Preparation of (6S)-6-methyl-3-(2-oxo-1,3-oxazinan-3-yl)-N-(3,4,5-trifluorophenyl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide (Example 292)

The title compound was prepared in analogy to Example 223 by using 1,3-oxazinan-2-one instead of pyrrolidin-2-one and phenyl N-(3,4,5-trifluoro-phenyl)carbamate (compound 233c) instead of phenyl N-[2-(difluoromethyl)-4-pyridyl]carbamate (compound 218c). Example 292 was obtained as a white solid (25 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 410. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, MeOD) δ ppm 7.64 (s, 1H), 7.33-7.27 (m, 2H), 5.02-4.92 (m, 2H), 4.51-4.39 (m, 3H), 4.35-4.24 (m, 1H), 4.16 (dd, J=1.0, 12.8 Hz, 1H), 3.84-3.66 (m, 2H), 2.23 (q, J=5.8 Hz, 2H), 1.26 (d, J=7.0 Hz, 3H).

(6S)-6-methyl-3-(2-oxohexahydropyrimidin-1-yl)-N-(3,4,5-trifluorophenyl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

Preparation of (6S)-6-methyl-3-(2-oxohexahydropyrimidin-1-yl)-N-(3,4,5-trifluorophenyl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide (Example 293)

The title compound was prepared in analogy to Example 223 by using hexahydropyrimidin-2-one instead of pyrrolidin-2-one and phenyl N-(3,4,5-trifluoro-phenyl)carbamate (compound 233c) instead of phenyl N-[2-(difluoromethyl)-4-pyridyl]carbamate (compound 218c). Example 293 was obtained as a white solid (7 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 409. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, MeOD) δ ppm 7.55 (s, 1H), 7.34-7.28 (m, 2H), 5.01-4.91 (m, 2H), 4.44 (d, J=16.6 Hz, 1H), 4.32-4.23 (m, 1H), 4.18-4.09 (m, 1H), 3.68 (t, J=5.8 Hz, 2H), 3.40 (t, J=5.8 Hz, 2H), 2.10 (q, J=5.8 Hz, 2H), 1.26 (d, J=7.0 Hz, 3H).

(6S)-3-(5,5-dimethyl-2-oxo-1,3-oxazinan-3-yl)-6-methyl-N-(3,4,5-trifluorophenyl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

Preparation of (6S)-3-(5,5-dimethyl-2-oxo-1,3-oxazinan-3-yl)-6-methyl-N-(3,4,5-trifluorophenyl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide (Example 294)

The title compound was prepared in analogy to Example 223 by using 5,5-dimethyl-1,3-oxazinan-2-one instead of pyrrolidin-2-one and phenyl N-(3,4,5-trifluoro-phenyl)carbamate (compound 233c) instead of phenyl N-[2-(difluoromethyl)-4-pyridyl]carbamate (compound 218c). Example 294 was obtained as a white solid (16 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 438. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, MeOD) δ ppm 7.61 (s, 1H), 7.32-7.24 (m, 2H), 5.00-4.93 (m, 2H), 4.42 (d, J=16.8 Hz, 1H), 4.30 (dd, J=4.4, 12.4 Hz, 1H), 4.21-4.10 (m, 3H), 3.54-3.44 (m, 2H), 1.26 (d, J=7.0 Hz, 3H), 1.21 (s, 3H), 1.20 (s, 3H).

(6S)—N-(3-chloro-4-fluoro-phenyl)-3-[4-(methoxymethyl)-2-oxo-pyrrolidin-1-yl]-6-methyl-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

The title compound was prepared according to the following scheme:

Step 1: Preparation of tert-butyl (6S)-3-[4-(methoxymethyl)-2-oxo-pyrrolidin-1-yl]-6-methyl-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxylate (Compound 295a)

To a solution of tert-butyl (6S)-3-[4-(hydroxymethyl)-2-oxo-pyrrolidin-1-yl]-6-methyl-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxylate (compound 247a, 50 mg, 0.143 mmol) in THF (5 mL) was added NaH (8.3 mg, 0.215 mmol, 60%) and then CH 3 I (40.6 mg, 0.286 mmol) at 0° C. The reaction mixture was stirred at room temperature for 48 hours. Then the reaction was quenched with H 2 O and extracted with EtOAc (20 mL). The organic phase was dried over Na 2 SO 4 and then concentrated to give crude compound 295a, which was used in next step without further purification. LCMS (M+H + ): 365.

Step 2: Preparation of (6S)—N-(3-chloro-4-fluoro-phenyl)-3-[4-(methoxymethyl)-2-oxo-pyrrolidin-1-yl]-6-methyl-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide (Example 295)

The title compound was prepared in analogy to Example 246 by using tert-butyl (6S)-3-[4-(methoxymethyl)-2-oxo-pyrrolidin-1-yl]-6-methyl-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxylate (compound 295a) instead of tert-butyl (6S)-3-(3,6-dioxo-4,7,8,8a-tetrahydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]pyrazin-2-yl)-6-methyl-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxylate (compound 246f). Example 295 was obtained as a white solid (8 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 436. 1 H NMR: (400 MHz, DMSO-d 6 ) δ ppm 8.95 (d, J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 7.73 (dd, J=2.4, 6.9 Hz, 1H), 7.60 (d, J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 7.42 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 1H), 7.37-7.28 (m, 1H), 4.97 (dd, J=2.4, 17.2 Hz, 1H), 4.91-4.81 (m, 1H), 4.36 (dd, J=5.5, 17.1 Hz, 1H), 4.23-4.16 (m, 1H), 4.14-4.07 (m, 1H), 3.91-3.75 (m, 1H), 3.56-3.44 (m, 1H), 3.40 (dd, J=4.0, 6.5 Hz, 2H), 3.29 (d, J=2.3 Hz, 3H), 2.81-2.65 (m, 2H), 2.20 (dd, J=6.7, 16.9 Hz, 1H), 1.14 (d, J=6.5 Hz, 3H).

(6S)—N-(3-chloro-4-fluoro-phenyl)-6-methyl-3-(3-oxo-8-oxa-2-azaspiro[4.5]decan-2-yl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

Preparation of (6S)—N-(3-chloro-4-fluoro-phenyl)-6-methyl-3-(3-oxo-8-oxa-2-azaspiro[4.5]decan-2-yl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide (Example 296)

The title compound was prepared in analogy to Example 246 by using 8-oxa-2-azaspiro[4.5]decan-3-one instead of 1,2,4,7,8,8a-hexahydropyrrolo[1,2-a]pyrazine-3,6-dione (compound 246e). Example 296 was obtained as a white solid (24.3 mg). LCMS: (M+H + ): 462. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, METHANOL-d 4 ) δ ppm 7.62 (s, 1H), 7.59 (dd, J=2.6, 6.7 Hz, 1H), 7.32 (ddd, J=2.8, 4.1, 9.0 Hz, 1H), 7.19-7.12 (m, 1H), 5.05-4.91 (m, 2H), 4.48 (d, J=17.1 Hz, 1H), 4.28 (dd, J=4.5, 12.7 Hz, 1H), 4.19-4.09 (m, 1H), 3.79-3.67 (m, 6H), 2.54 (s, 2H), 1.83-1.70 (m, 4H), 1.26 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 3H).

(6S)—N-(3-chloro-4-fluoro-phenyl)-6-methyl-3-(3-methyl-2-oxo-pyrrolidin-1-yl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

Preparation of (6S)—N-(3-chloro-4-fluoro-phenyl)-6-methyl-3-(3-methyl-2-oxo-pyrrolidin-1-yl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide (Example 297)

The title compound was prepared in analogy to Example 246 by using 3-methylpyrrolidin-2-one instead of 1,2,4,7,8,8a-hexahydropyrrolo[1,2-a]pyrazine-3,6-dione (compound 246e). Example 297 was obtained as a white solid (28.7 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 406. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d 6 ) δ ppm 8.95 (d, J=4.8 Hz, 1H), 7.74 (dd, 6.5 Hz, 1H), 7.62 (d, J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 7.46-7.39 (m, 1H), 7.35-7.28 (m, 1H), 4.99 (dd, J=9.5, 17.1 Hz, 1H), 4.90-4.81 (m, 1H), 4.44-4.34 (m, 2H), 4.25-4.16 (m, 1H), 4.15-4.07 (m, 1H), 3.77-3.68 (m, 1H), 3.68-3.60 (m, 1H), 2.38-2.28 (m, 1H), 1.79-1.67 (m, 1H), 1.23-1.08 (m, 6H).

(6S)—N-(3-chloro-4-fluoro-phenyl)-3-[4-(hydroxymethyl)-2-oxo-pyrrolidin-1-yl]-6-methyl-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

The title compound was prepared according to the following scheme:

Step 1: Preparation of 4-(hydroxymethyl)-1-[(6S)-6-methyl-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazin-3-yl]pyrrolidin-2-one (Compound 298a)

A solution of tert-butyl (6S)-3-[4-(hydroxymethyl)-2-oxo-pyrrolidin-1-yl]-6-methyl-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxylate (compound 247a, 400.0 mg, 1.14 mmol) in HCl/EtOAc (5.0 mL, 1M) was stirred at 25° C. for 1 hour. Then the reaction mixture was concentrated in vacuo to provide crude compound 298a (500 mg), which was used directly in the next step without further purification.

Step 2: Preparation of 4-[[tert-butyl(dimethyl)silyl]oxymethyl]-1-[(6S)-6-methyl-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazin-3-yl]pyrrolidin-2-one (Compound 298b)

To a solution of 4-(hydroxymethyl)-1-[(6S)-6-methyl-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazin-3-yl]pyrrolidin-2-one (compound 298a, 100.0 mg, 0.35 mmol) in DCM (15 mL) was added imidazole (142.97 mg 2.1 mmol) and TBSCl (79.53 mg, 0.53 mmol) under N 2 then the reaction mixture was stirred at room temperature for 12 hours. The reaction mixture was partitioned between H 2 O (30 mL) and EtOAc (50 mL). The organic phase was separated and concentrated. The obtained residue was purified by silica gel column chromatography (DCM:MeOH=50:1 to 10:1) to give compound 298b (100.0 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 365.

Step 3: Preparation of (6S)-3-[4-[[tert-butyl(dimethyl)silyl]oxymethyl]-2-oxo-pyrrolidin-1-yl]-N-(3-chloro-4-fluoro-phenyl)-6-methyl-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide (Compound 298c)

To a solution of 4-[[tert-butyl(dimethyl)silyl]oxymethyl]-1-[(6S)-6-methyl-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazin-3-yl]pyrrolidin-2-one (compound 298b, 100.0 mg, 0.28 mmol) in DCM (5.0 mL) was added DIPEA (108.36 mg 0.84 mmol) and 2-chloro-1-fluoro-4-isocyanato-benzene (58.33 mg 0.34 mmol) at 0° C., then the reaction was stirred at room temperature for 12 hours. The reaction mixture was partitioned between H 2 O (20 mL) and DCM (20 mL). The organic phase was separated and concentrated in vacuo to give crude compound 298c (110 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 536.

Step 4: Preparation of (6S)—N-(3-chloro-4-fluoro-phenyl)-3-[4-(hydroxymethyl)-2-oxo-pyrrolidin-1-yl]-6-methyl-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide (Example 298)

To a solution of (6S)-3-[4-[[tert-butyl(dimethyl)silyl]oxymethyl]-2-oxo-pyrrolidin-1-yl]-N-(3-chloro-4-fluoro-phenyl)-6-methyl-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide (compound 298c, 110.0 mg, 0.21 mmol) in THF (5.0 mL) was added a solution of TBAF in THF (0.32 mL, 0.32 mmol). The reaction mixture was stirred at room temperature for 12 hours, then diluted with EtOAc, and washed with brine. The organic layer was concentrated, and the residue was purified by silica gel column chromatography (DCM:MeOH=100:1 to 60:1) to provide Example 298 (25 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 422. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, MeOH) δ ppm 7.69-7.57 (m, 2H), 7.34 (td, J=3.5, 8.5 Hz, 1H), 7.21-7.14 (m, 1H), 5.03 (dd, J=2.3, 16.8 Hz, 1H), 5.00-4.94 (m, 1H), 4.51 (d, J=16.8 Hz, 1H), 4.30 (dd, J=4.4, 12.7 Hz, 1H), 4.19-4.13 (m, 1H), 3.96 (td, J=8.9, 13.1 Hz, 1H), 3.74-3.61 (m, 3H), 2.79-2.63 (m, 2H), 2.45-2.37 (m, 1H), 1.32-1.23 (m, 3H).

(6S)-3-[4-(methoxymethyl)-2-oxo-pyrrolidin-1-yl]-6-methyl-N-(3,4,5-trifluorophenyl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

Preparation of (6S)-3-[4-(methoxymethyl)-2-oxo-pyrrolidin-1-yl]-6-methyl-N-(3,4,5-trifluorophenyl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide (Example 297)

The title compound was prepared in analogy to the preparation of Example 11 by 3,4,5-trifluoroaniline instead of 3-(trifluoromethyl)aniline and tert-butyl (6S)-3-[4-(methoxymethyl)-2-oxo-pyrrolidin-1-yl]-6-methyl-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxylate (compound 295a) instead of tert-butyl 3-(4-fluorophenyl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxylate (compound 11a). Example 299 was obtained as white solid (10.5 mg). LCMS: (M+H + ): 438. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, MeOD) δ ppm 7.63 (s, 1H), 7.34-7.21 (m, 2H), 5.03 (d, J=16.9 Hz, 1H), 4.99-4.94 (m, 1H), 4.49 (dd, J=1.8, 16.9 Hz, 1H), 4.35-4.25 (m, 1H), 4.16 (dd, J=1.1, 12.7 Hz, 1H), 3.96 (ddd, J=8.2, 9.7, 15.6 Hz, 1H), 3.71-3.61 (m, 1H), 3.54-3.46 (m, 2H), 3.41 (d, J=1.1 Hz, 3H), 2.90-2.78 (m, 1H), 2.74-2.64 (m, 1H), 2.40 (dd, J=6.3, 17.2 Hz, 1H), 1.27 (d, J=6.9 Hz, 3H).

(6S)-3-[4-(methoxymethyl)-2-oxo-pyrrolidin-1-yl]-6-methyl-N-[2-(trifluoromethyl)-4-pyridyl]-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

To a mixture of 2-(trifluoromethyl)pyridin-4-amine (29.7 mg, 0.18 mmol) and pyridine (66.4 mg, 0.83 mmol) in THF (5.0 mL) was added phenyl chloroformate (28.6 mg, 0.18 mmol) under N 2 at 0° C. The reaction mixture was stirred at room temperature for 2 hours, then concentrated. To the resulting residue was added DMF (2.5 mL), tert-butyl (6S)-3-[4-(methoxymethyl)-2-oxo-pyrrolidin-1-yl]-6-methyl-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxylate (compound 295a, 50.0 mg, 0.166 mmol) and DPIEA (0.2 mL), and the reaction mixture was stirred at 100° C. for 2 hours. Then the reaction mixture was purified by Prep-HPLC to give Example 300 as a white solid (27.6 mg). LCMS: (M+H + ): 453. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, MeOH) δ ppm 8.49 (d, J=5.6 Hz, 1H), 8.02 (s, 1H), 7.76 (d, J=5.6 Hz, 1H), 7.63 (s, 1H), 5.10 (d, J=16.9 Hz, 1H), 5.05-4.96 (m, 1H), 4.54 (dd, J=2.3, 17.0 Hz, 1H), 4.33 (dd, J=2.4, 12.8 Hz, 1H), 4.17 (d, J=12.7 Hz, 1H), 3.96 (ddd, J=8.2, 9.7, 14.8 Hz, 1H), 3.66 (ddd, J=5.5, 9.8, 13.3 Hz, 1H), 3.56-3.47 (m, 2H), 3.41 (d, J=1.3 Hz, 3H), 2.91-2.79 (m, 1H), 2.75-2.65 (m, 1H), 2.41 (dd, J=6.1, 17.2 Hz, 1H), 1.30 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 3H).

(6S)—N-(3-chloro-4-fluoro-phenyl)-6-methyl-3-(4-oxo-3,3a,6,6a-tetrahydro-1H-furo[3,4-c]pyrrol-5-yl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

The title compound was prepared according to the following scheme:

Preparation of tert-butyl 1,3,3a,4,6,6a-hexahydrofuro[3,4-c]pyrrole-5-carboxylate (Compound 301b)

To a solution of 3,3a,4,5,6,6a-hexahydro-1H-furo[3,4-c]pyrrole 301a (298.1 mg, 2.0 mmol) and Et 3 N (607.2 mg, 6.0 mmol) in DCM (10.0 mL) was added Boc 2 O (481.0 mg, 2.2 mmol) at 0° C. The reaction mixture was stirred at room temperature for 2 hours, and then washed with water (10 mL). The organic phase was concentrated to afford compound 301b as colorless oil (400 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 338

Preparation of tert-butyl 4-oxo-3,3a,6,6a-tetrahydro-1H-furo[3,4-c]pyrrole-5-carboxylate (Compound 301c)

To a solution of tert-butyl 1,3,3a,4,6,6a-hexahydrofuro[3,4-c]pyrrole-5-carboxylate (compound 301b, 400.0 mg, 1.88 mmol) in EtOAc (6.0 mL) was added NaIO 4 (1.9 g, 8.8 mmol) in H 2 O (20 mL) and RuO 2 (75.6 mg, 0.564 mmol). The reaction mixture was stirred at room temperature for 24 hours. The organic phase was separated and the aqueous phase was extracted with ethyl acetate (20 mL). The organic phase was treated with isopropyl alcohol (2.0 mL), and then washed with brine and concentrated to afford compound 301c as colorless oil (400 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 228

Preparation of 1,3,3a,5,6,6a-hexahydrofuro[3,4-c]pyrrol-4-one (Compound 301d)

A mixture of tert-butyl 4-oxo-3,3a,6,6a-tetrahydro-1H-furo[3,4-c]pyrrole-5-carboxylate (compound 301c, 400.0 mg, 1.76 mmol) in HCl/EtOAc (5.0 mL) was stirred at room temperature for 1 hour. The reaction mixture was concentrated to afford compound 301d as a colorless oil (218 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 128

Preparation of (6S)—N-(3-chloro-4-fluoro-phenyl)-6-methyl-3-(4-oxo-3,3a,6,6a-tetrahydro-1H-furo[3,4-c]pyrrol-5-yl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide (Example 301)

The title compound was prepared in analogy to Example 246 by using 1,3,3a,5,6,6a-hexahydrofuro[3,4-c]pyrrol-4-one (compound 301d) instead of 1,2,4,7,8,8a-hexahydropyrrolo[1,2-a]pyrazine-3,6-dione (compound 246e). Example 301 was obtained as white solid (16 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 434. 1 H NMR (300 MHz, MeOD) δ ppm 7.80 (s, 1H), 7.62-7.58 (m, 1H), 7.34-7.31 (m, 1H), 7.18-7.12 (m, 1H), 5.07-4.92 (m, 2H), 4.75-4.71 (m, 1H), 4.53-4.49 (m, 1H), 4.32-4.16 (m, 4H), 3.92-3.80 (m, 3H), 3.67-3.61 (m, 1H), 3.20-3.16 (m, 1H), 1.27 (d, J=7.0 Hz, 3H).

(6S)—N-(3-chloro-4-fluoro-phenyl)-3-(4-ethyl-2-oxo-pyrrolidin-1-yl)-6-methyl-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

Preparation of (6S)—N-(3-chloro-4-fluoro-phenyl)-3-(4-ethyl-2-oxo-pyrrolidin-1-yl)-6-methyl-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide (Example 302)

The title compound was prepared in analogy to Example 246 by using 4-ethylpyrrolidin-2-one instead of 1,2,4,7,8,8a-hexahydropyrrolo[1,2-a]pyrazine-3,6-dione (compound 246e). Example 302 was obtained as white solid (27 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 420.0. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, MeOD) δ ppm 7.66-7.56 (m, 2H), 7.36-7.30 (m, 1H), 7.16 (t, 1H), 5.06-4.98 (m, 1H), 4.98-4.92 (m, 1H), 4.50 (m, 1H), 4.34-4.24 (m, 1H), 4.20-4.11 (m, 1H), 3.93 (dd, J=8.0, 9.6, 14.4 Hz, 1H), 3.53 (dd, J=6.9, 9.6, 13.2 Hz, 1H), 2.68 (dd, J=8.7, 16.8 Hz, 1H), 2.56-2.44 (m, 1H), 2.33-2.22 (m, 1H), 1.67-1.55 (m, 2H), 1.28-1.24 (m, 3H), 1.01 (t, J=7.4 Hz, 3H).

(6S)—N-(3-chloro-4-fluoro-phenyl)-6-methyl-3-(8-oxo-2-oxa-7-azaspiro[4.4]nonan-7-yl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

Preparation of Example 303

The title compound was prepared in analogy to Example 246 by using 4-2-oxa-7-azaspiro[4.4]nonane instead of 1,2,4,7,8,8a-hexahydropyrrolo[1,2-a]pyrazine-3,6-dione (compound 246e). Example 303 was obtained as brown solid (8 mg). LCMS: (M+H + ): 448. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, MeOD) δ ppm 7.65 (s, 1H), 7.62 (dd, J=2.5, 6.5 Hz, 1H), 7.37-7.31 (m, 1H), 7.18 (t, J=9.0 Hz, 1H), 5.04 (dd, J=4.3, 17.1 Hz, 1H), 4.52 (dd, J=3.5, 16.8 Hz, 1H), 4.30 (dd, J=4.4, 12.7 Hz, 1H), 4.16 (d, J=12.8 Hz, 1H), 3.97 (t, J=7.2 Hz, 2H), 3.84 (dd, J=3.1, 7.4 Hz, 2H), 3.73 (d, J=8.3 Hz, 1H), 3.37 (s, 2H), 2.67 (s, 2H), 2.20-2.09 (m, 2H), 1.32-1.25 (m, 3H).

(6S)—N-(3-chloro-4-fluoro-phenyl)-6-methyl-3-(4-methylsulfonyl-2-oxo-pyrrolidin-1-yl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

The title compound was prepared according to the following scheme:

Step 1: Preparation of tert-butyl (6S)-3-(4-benzoylsulfanyl-2-oxo-pyrrolidin-1-yl)-6-methyl-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxylate (Compound 304a)

To a solution of PPh 3 (290.8 mg, 1.11 mmol) in THF (10.0 mL) was added DEAD (193.1 mg, 1.11 mmol) at 0° C. under N 2 and the reaction mixture was stirred at 0° C. for 10 mins, then tert-butyl (6S)-3-(4-hydroxy-2-oxo-pyrrolidin-1-yl)-6-methyl-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxylate (compound 232b, 250.0 mg, 0.74 mmol) and benzenecarbothioic S-acid (204.2 mg, 1.48 mmol) were added. The reaction mixture was stirred for 24 hours at room temperature, and then was purified by prep-HPLC to afford compound 304a as white solid (200 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 457

Step 2: Preparation of tert-butyl (6S)-6-methyl-3-(2-oxo-4-sulfanyl-pyrrolidin-1-yl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxylate (Compound 304b)

To a solution of tert-butyl (6S)-3-(4-benzoylsulfanyl-2-oxo-pyrrolidin-1-yl)-6-methyl-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxylate (compound 304a, 100.0 mg, 0.22 mmol) in MeOH (2.0 mL) was added methylamine (4.40 mL, 1M in THF) at room temperature under N 2 and the reaction mixture was stirred at same temperature for 1 hour. The reaction mixture was concentrated to give crude compound 304b as a white solid (100 mg). LCMS: (M+H + ): 353.

Step 3: Preparation of tert-butyl (6S)-6-methyl-3-(4-methylsulfanyl-2-oxo-pyrrolidin-1-yl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxylate (Compound 304c)

To a solution of tert-butyl (6S)-6-methyl-3-(2-oxo-4-sulfanyl-pyrrolidin-1-yl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxylate (compound 304b, 100.0 mg, 0.28 mmol) in DMF (2.0 mL) was added NaH (56.0 mg, 1.4 mmol) at 0° C. under N 2 and then CH 3 I (397.6 mg, 2.8 mmol). The reaction mixture was then allowed to stir at room temperature for 1 hour. The reaction mixture was filtered and the filtrate was purified by prep-HPLC to afford compound 304c as a white solid (30 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 367.

Step 4: Preparation of tert-butyl (6S)-6-methyl-3-(4-methylsulfonyl-2-oxo-pyrrolidin-1-yl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxylate (Compound 304d)

To a solution of tert-butyl (6S)-6-methyl-3-(4-methylsulfanyl-2-oxo-pyrrolidin-1-yl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxylate (compound 304c, 30.0 mg, 0.081 mmol) in DCM (2.0 mL) was added m-CPBA (17.4 mg, 0.081 mmol) at room temperature. The reaction mixture was stirred at room temperature for 1 hour, and then washed with aqueous sodium sulfite solution. The organic phase was dried over Na 2 SO 4 , and concentrated to afford crude compound 304d as a white solid (24 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 399.

Preparation of (6S)—N-(3-chloro-4-fluoro-phenyl)-6-methyl-3-(4-methylsulfonyl-2-oxo-pyrrolidin-1-yl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide (Example 304)

The title compound was prepared in analogy to Example 246 by using tert-butyl (6S)-6-methyl-3-(4-methylsulfonyl-2-oxo-pyrrolidin-1-yl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxylate (compound 304d) instead of tert-butyl (6S)-3-(3,6-dioxo-4,7,8,8a-tetrahydro-1H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]pyrazin-2-yl)-6-methyl-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxylate (compound 246f). Example 304 was obtained as white solid (3 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 470. 1 H NMR (300 MHz, MeOD) δ ppm 7.66 (s, 1H), 7.64-7.59 (m, 1H), 7.38-7.29 (m, 1H), 7.16 (s, 1H), 5.09-4.98 (m, 2H), 4.56-4.42 (m, 1H), 4.34-4.11 (m, 5H), 3.09 (d, J=1.1 Hz, 5H), 1.29-1.24 (m, 3H)

(6S)—N-(3-chloro-4-fluoro-phenyl)-3-(4-hydroxy-2-oxo-1-piperidyl)-6-methyl-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

The title compound was prepared according to the following scheme:

Preparation of tert-butyl (6S)-3-(4-hydroxy-2-oxo-1-piperidyl)-6-methyl-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxylate (Compound 305a)

Compound 305a was prepared in analogy to compound 246f by using 4-hydroxypiperidin-2-one instead of 1,2,4,7,8,8a-hexahydropyrrolo[1,2-a]pyrazine-3,6-dione (compound 246e). Compound 305a was obtained as a white solid (270 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 351.

Preparation of (6S)—N-(3-chloro-4-fluoro-phenyl)-3-(4-hydroxy-2-oxo-1-piperidyl)-6-methyl-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide (Example 305)

The title compound was prepared in analogy to Example 298 by using tert-butyl (6S)-3-(4-hydroxy-2-oxo-1-piperidyl)-6-methyl-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxylate (compound 305a) instead of 4-(hydroxymethyl)-1-[(6S)-6-methyl-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazin-3-yl]pyrrolidin-2-one (compound 298a). Example 305 was obtained as a white solid (8.7 mg). LCMS (M+H + ): 422. 1 H NMR (400 MHz, MeOD) δ ppm 7.88 (d, J=4.52 Hz, 1H), 7.64 (dd, J=6.52, 1.76 Hz, 1H), 7.32-7.39 (m, 1H), 7.17 (t, J=9.03 Hz, 1H), 4.98-5.00 (m, 2H), 4.20-4.46 (m, 4H), 3.82-4.00 (m, 1H), 3.61-3.77 (m, 1H), 2.83 (dt, J=17.69, 4.83 Hz, 1H), 2.53 (dt, J=17.57, 4.27 Hz, 1H), 1.97-2.25 (m, 2H), 1.29 (d, J=6.78 Hz, 3H).

(6S)-6-methyl-3-[4-(methylsulfonylmethyl)-2-oxo-pyrrolidin-1-yl]-N-(3,4,5-trifluorophenyl)-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxamide

The title compound was prepared according to the following scheme:

Step 1: Preparation of tert-butyl (6S)-6-methyl-3-[4-(methylsulfonylmethyl)-2-oxo-pyrrolidin-1-yl]-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxylate (Compound 306a)

To a solution of tert-butyl (6S)-3-[4-(bromomethyl)-2-oxo-pyrrolidin-1-yl]-6-methyl-6,7-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazine-5-carboxylate (compound 253b, 50.0 mg, 0.12 mmol) in DMF (5.0 mL) was added CH 3 SO 2 Na (18.54 mg, 0.18 mmol), then the reaction was stirred at 110° C. for 12 hours. The reaction was concentrated and the crude product was purified by Prep-HPLC to give compound 306a (30.0 mg) as