Pharmaceutical compositions comprising monoterpenes
US8507734B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 3, 2011 |
| Grant date | Aug 13, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 29, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC07C2601/16
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention provides a process for purifying a monoterpene or sesquiterpene having a purity greater than about 98.5% (w/w). The process comprises the steps of derivatizing the monoterpene (or sesquiterpene) to produce a monoterpene (or sesquiterpene) derivative, separating the monoterpene (or sesquiterpene) derivative, and releasing the monoterpene (or sesquiterpene) from the derivative. Also encompassed by the scope of the present invention is a pharmaceutical composition comprising a monoterpene (or sesquiterpene) having a purity greater than about 98.5% (w/w). The purified monoterpene can be used to treat a disease such as cancer. The present monoterpene (or sesquiterpene) may be administered alone, or may be co-administered with radiation or other therapeutic agents, such as chemotherapeutic agents.
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