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Process to manufacture simvastatin and intermediates

US6506929B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateApr 24, 2001
Grant dateJan 14, 2003
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Expiry dateApr 24, 2021

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07D309/30
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A process is disclosed for the preparation of simvastatin which enables highly regio selective C-methylation of the 2′-position group of lovastatin without requiring protection/deprotection of 13-OH of lovastatin and lactone ring opening/closure.

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