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Synthesis of coenzyme Q10, ubiquinone

US6686485B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 19, 2001
Grant dateFeb 3, 2004
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Expiry dateJul 9, 2021

Classification

  • 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 semi synthetic procedure using solanesol derived from tobacco waste as the starting material. The process of the invention results in high yields of isometrically useful compositions containing the optically pure isomers.

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