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Process for converting [R(-)-2(3-benzoylphenyl)-propionic acid to the S(+) isomer]

US5426215A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 16, 1994
Grant dateJun 20, 1995
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Expiry dateMar 16, 2014

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07C51/487
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Process for transforming (benzoyl-3-phenyl)-2-propionic-R(-) acid into an S(+) isomer through the action of a base either in situ during the splitting of racemic ketoprofen or on the crystallization mother liquor of a (benzoyl-3-phenyl)-2-propionic-S(+) acid salt.

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