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Process for preparing Imatinib

US7507821B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 28, 2005
Grant dateMar 24, 2009
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Expiry dateNov 24, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07D401/04
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A novel process is disclosed for producing Imatinib, using the precursor 2-chloro-4-(3-pyridyl)-pyrimidine, thus improving Imatinib preparation via an alternative synthetic route, avoiding the use of the toxic reagent cyanamide.

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