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Process for .alpha.-C-alkylation of the 8-acyl group on mevinolin and analogs thereof

US4820850A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 10, 1987
Grant dateApr 11, 1989
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Expiry dateJul 10, 2007

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07F7/1804
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A process for alkylating the alpha position of the 8-acyl side chain in mevinolin and analogs thereof is disclosed. The process proceeds with a single charge of base and alkyl halide to give products with a pharmaceutically acceptable purity.

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