Synthesis of coenzyme Q10 ubiquinone
US6506915B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 14, 2001 |
| Grant date | Jan 14, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 14, 2021 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC07B2200/09
- WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Processes for the stereospecific synthesis of coenzyme Q10, ubiquinone, are disclosed; a total synthetic procedure using geraniol as the starting material. The process of the invention results in high yields of isometrically pure ubiquinone. The synthetic coenzyme Q10 can be used as an antioxidant, a nutritional supplement and as a pharmaceutical in treating many conditions.
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