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Process for the preparation of optically active 2-arylpropionic acids and pharmaceutical compositions containing the same

US5089405A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 26, 1989
Grant dateFeb 18, 1992
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Expiry dateJul 26, 2009

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12P7/40
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

S Enantiomers of 2-arylpropionic acids are made by enantioselective hydrolysis of the corresponding racemic 2-arylpropionamides in the presence of a microorganism, or of an enzyme derived therefrom, able selectively to hydrolyze racemic .alpha.-phenylpropionamide to S .alpha.-phenylpropionic acid. The S Enantiomers obtained may be incorporated into antiinflammatory, analgesic and antipyretic compositions.

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