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Process for the preparation of dronedarone

US8816103B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 14, 2013
Grant dateAug 26, 2014
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Expiry dateJan 14, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07D307/82
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The subject of the invention is a novel process for the preparation of N-[2-n-butyl-3-{4-[(3-di-n-butylamino)-propoxy]benzoyl}benzofuran-5-yl]-methanesulfonamide of formula I:and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof wherein the acyl group of the benzofuran derivative of the general formula II:where R represents C1-4 alkyl-, C1-4 alkoxy- or aryl group, is selectively cleaved and if desired, the resulting compound of formula I is transformed into its salt.

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