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Preparation of narcotic analgesics

US5847142A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 3, 1997
Grant dateDec 8, 1998
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Expiry dateApr 3, 2017

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02P20/55
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A novel process for preparing narcotic analgesics such as hydrocodone and hydromorphone using catalytic amounts of homogeneous organometallic complexes is disclosed.

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