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Acylation process for the synthesis of HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors

US4845237A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 15, 1987
Grant dateJul 4, 1989
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Expiry dateApr 15, 2007

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

Abstract

A novel acylation process using an alkali metal bromide and a dialkylaminopyridine to form a sterically hindered ester functionality from an alkanoyl chloride and an alcohol is disclosed.

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