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Method for the separation of intermediates which may be used for the preparation of escitalopram

US8067640B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 17, 2010
Grant dateNov 29, 2011
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Expiry dateMay 17, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07B2200/07
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention relates to a novel method for the preparation of diol intermediates having the formula (II) and/or the opposite enantiomer of an acylated diol having the formula (IV) useful for the preparation of escitalopram involving selective enzymatic acylation or deacylation.

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