Process for the preparation of olanzapine
US7981884B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 10, 2006 |
| Grant date | Jul 19, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 16, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61P25/18
- WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The invention relates to a process for the preparation of 2-methyl-4-(4-methylpiperazin-1-yl)-10H-thieno-[2,3-b][1,5]benzodiazepine (olanzapine) of the formula (I) by reacting 4-amino-2-methyl-10H-thieno[2,3-b][1/5]benzodiazepine hydrochloride of the formula (II) with N-methylpiperazine in an organic solvent, which comprises carrying out the reaction in the mixture of toluene and 1,3-dimethyl-2-imidazolidinone. The invention also encompasses new 2-methyl-4-(4-methylpiperazin-1-yl)-10H-thieno[2,3-b] [1,5]benzodiazepine dihydrochloride trihydrate of the formula (IB), the preparation thereof and pharmaceutical compositions comprising said new compound.
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