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Synthesis of 3-ethoxy-4-ethoxycarbonyl phenyl acetic acid, a key acid synthon of repaglinide

US6686497B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateSep 20, 2002
Grant dateFeb 3, 2004
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Expiry dateSep 20, 2022

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07C67/313
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention relates to a new and industrially advantageous process for the preparation of 3-ethoxy-4-ethoxy-carbonyl-phenyl acetic acid. This compound is a key intermediate for the synthesis of Repaglinide, an oral hypoglycemic agent.

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