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Process for preparing oxycodone having reduced levels of 14-hydroxycodeinone

US8058439B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 20, 2011
Grant dateNov 15, 2011
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Expiry dateJan 20, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61P25/04
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention is directed to processes for preparing oxycodone base and oxycodone hydrochloride compositions having less than 10 ppm of 14-hydroxycodeinone.

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