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Preparation of therapeutic compounds

US4188491A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 24, 1978
Grant dateFeb 12, 1980
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Expiry dateMar 24, 1998

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07D333/24
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A process is disclosed for preparing arylpropionic acids of formula Ar--CH(CH.sub.3)--COOH, by reacting an aryl Grignard reagent with a metal pyruvate or with a pyruvamide, to form a hydroxy acid of formula Ar--C(OH)(CH.sub.3)--COOH or its amide, and converting the acid or amide to the product.

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