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Processes for the synthesis of tertiary amines

US8080661B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 29, 2009
Grant dateDec 20, 2011
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Expiry dateAug 24, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07D489/12
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The invention provides processes for the preparation of morphinans having a tertiary amine. In particular, the present invention provides processes for the formation of tertiary amine alkaloids by direct N-alkylation of secondary amine alkaloids, the processes co-mediated by an alkylating agent and a protic solvent or a mixture of a protic solvent and an aprotic solvent.

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