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Process for the resolution of etodolac using glucamine derivatives

US5811558A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 6, 1996
Grant dateSep 22, 1998
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Expiry dateDec 6, 2016

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07C215/10
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The subject invention pertains to a process for the resolution of etodolac comprising the use of the resolving agent glucamine or a N-(C.sub.1-4 alkyl)-glucamine. The subject invention also concerns a process for converting a single enantiomer of etodolac into the racemate. The method comprises forming all ester of the carboxylate function of the enantiomer and treating with an acid or base.

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