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Stereoselective reduction of substituted acetophenone

US6800477B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 6, 2002
Grant dateOct 5, 2004
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Expiry dateJul 5, 2022

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S435/938
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention is directed to novel stereoselective processes for the preparation of (S)-1-arylethanols by the reduction of the corresponding keto group containing compounds by microorganisms. (S)-1-arylethanols are useful as intermediates in the synthesis of compounds that are inhibitors of &ggr;-secretase useful in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease.

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