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Processes for preparing &bgr;-D-ribofuranose derivatives

US6660854B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 6, 2002
Grant dateDec 9, 2003
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Expiry dateDec 6, 2022

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02P20/55
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Provided are a process for preparing &bgr;-D-ribofuranose derivatives, which are useful as an intermediate for the preparation of ribavirin. The process can be performed under a mild condition, in the presence of a catalyst selected from the group consisting of methanesulfonic acid, benzenesulfonic acid and p-toluenesulfonic acid.

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