Compounds and compositions for delivering active agents

US6693208B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Emisphere Technologies, Inc. · US

Inventors

• David Gscheidner · Thornwood, US
• Andrea Leone-Bay · Ridgefield, US
• Eric Wang · Yonkers, US
• John J. Freeman · Longmont, US
• Doris C. O'Toole · Carmel, US
• Lynn Shields · Port Chester, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Jul 15, 2002
• Grant date: Feb 17, 2004
• Expiry date: Aug 1, 2022

Classification

• Technology area (CPC C): Chemistry; Metallurgy
• CPC primary: C07C237/42
• WIPO field: Organic fine chemistry
• WIPO sector: Chemistry

Abstract

Amino acid derivative as carrier compounds and compositions which are useful in the delivery of active agents are provided. The active agents can be a peptide, mucopolysaccharide, carbohydrate, or lipid. Methods of administration, including oral administration, and preparation are provided as well.