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Method for preparing rosuvastatin calcium intermediate

US8703944B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 3, 2013
Grant dateApr 22, 2014
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Expiry dateFeb 3, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61P3/06
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method for preparing a rosuvastatin calcium intermediate represented by formula I. The method includes: hydrolyzing an ester compound represented by formula II (in which, R represents C1-C5) in the presence of a metal compound to obtain a carboxylic acid compound represented by formula III; and reducing the carboxylic acid compound in the presence of a reductant.

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