Process for producing crystalline atorvastatin calcium
US6605728B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 14, 2002 |
| Grant date | Aug 12, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 14, 2022 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC07D207/34
- WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A factory scale process for producing crystalline atorvastatin calcium includes the step of drying the isolated product in a vacuum pan dryer. The vacuum pan dryer has an agitator which is continuously rotated at a speed of approximately 1 rpm. High quality material is routinely and consistently produced with reduced cycle time.
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