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Process for preparing guaifenesin tannate

US6689817B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateDec 14, 2001
Grant dateFeb 10, 2004
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Expiry dateJan 6, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07H13/08
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The invention pertains to a process for preparing guaifenesin tannate. The process involves the steps of mixing guaifenesin with tannic acid in the presence of water, continuing to mix the reaction mixture for about 5 minutes to about 4 hours and thereafter removing at least about 80 wt.% of the water by freeze-drying the reaction mixture.

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