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Process for N-dealkylation of tertiary amines

US8921556B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 11, 2012
Grant dateDec 30, 2014
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Expiry dateDec 11, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07D489/12
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present disclosure provides improved methods for N-dealkylation of tertiary amines, including methods for N-demethylation of alkaloids and opioids, in which the dealkylation reaction is carried out in a solvent comprising a tertiary alcohol. The present disclosure also provides improved processes for preparing semi-synthetic opioids that incorporate the disclosed methods for N-dealkylation of tertiary amines.

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