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Method for the preparation of atorvastatin and intermediates used therein

US8178697B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 25, 2008
Grant dateMay 15, 2012
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Expiry dateApr 25, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07F5/025
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention relates to a novel method for preparing atorvastatin. According to the present invention, provided are a novel intermediate of the preparation of atorvastatin and a method of preparing large amounts of atorvastatin in a safe manner using the intermediate.

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