Method for the catalytic production of hydrocodone and hydromorphone
US7323565B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 5, 2003 |
| Grant date | Jan 29, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 1, 2024 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC07D489/02
- WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A method for the catalytic conversion of codeine, morphine or analogs thereof into hydrocodone, hydromorphone or analogs thereof utilizing a transition metal complex of a tertiary phosphine halide as catalyst.
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