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Single isomer methylphenidate and resolution process

US6242464A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 22, 1997
Grant dateJun 5, 2001
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Expiry dateJan 22, 2017

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07D211/34
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Single isomer methylphenidate, selected from the d- and l-threo-enantiomers, has been obtained in purified form, to the extent of less than 2% by weight of a contaminant selected from resolving agent and ritalinic acid. This is achieved by resolution of a mixture of enantiomers using an O,O'-diaroyltartaric acid as resolving agent.

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