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Process for the preparation of lamotrigine

US5912345A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 25, 1997
Grant dateJun 15, 1999
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Expiry dateJun 25, 2017

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61P25/08
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The invention provides a process for producing lamotrigine of formula (I): ##STR1## which process comprises subjecting a compound of formula (II): ##STR2## wherein R is CN or CONH.sub.2, in an organic solvent, to ultra violet or visible radiation and, when R is CN, to heat.

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