Synthesis of coenzyme Q10, ubiquinone
US6686485B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 19, 2001 |
| Grant date | Feb 3, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 9, 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 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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