Processes for preparing inhibitors of the hepatitis c virus

摘要

Disclosed is a processes for the preparation of compounds of Formula (I) (including boceprevir) that are useful as inhibitors of the hepatitis C virus (HCV) NS3 protease and have application in the treatment of conditions caused by HCV. In particular, the present invention relates to oxidation processes useful for preparing compounds of Formula (I) and related compounds, including pharmaceutically acceptable salts, hydrates and solvates thereof, and including stereoisomers thereof.