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Preparation of N-alkylated opiates by reductive amination

US8729266B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 16, 2008
Grant dateMay 20, 2014
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Expiry dateAug 13, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07D489/08
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention is directed to the reduction of an N-imine moiety or a hemiaminal moiety of a morphinan in the presence of a ruthenium, rhodium, or iridium asymmetric catalyst and a hydrogen source.

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