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Preparation of opiate analgesics by reductive alkylation

US8119803B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 14, 2005
Grant dateFeb 21, 2012
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Expiry dateJan 3, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02P20/55
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A process for preparing a compound of formula (A), (B) or (C):wherein P is H, CH3 or a hydroxyl protecting group; X is O, a protected ketone, OH, a protected hydroxyl group or H; Y is OH, a protected hydroxyl group or H; W is C(CH3)2OH, (CH3)(C(CH3)3)OH or COCH3; Z is C2-C10 alkyl or C2-C10 arylalkyl; and is a single bond or a double bond, is disclosed. The process includes reductive alkylation in the presence of hydrogen and a reductive alkylation catalyst.

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