Process for the production of prostaglandins and prostaglandin analogs
US8481758B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 10, 2009 |
| Grant date | Jul 9, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 22, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC07D307/935
- WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention relates to an improved process for the production of prostaglandins and prostaglandin analogs. In particular, this invention relates to the production of prostaglandins of the PGF2α-series, including latanoprost, travoprost, and bimatoprost, which are active pharmaceutical ingredients used for the reduction of elevated intra-ocular pressure in patients with glaucoma and ocular hypertension.
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