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Methods for one-pot N-demethylation/N-functionalization of morphine and tropane alkaloids

US8962841B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 8, 2011
Grant dateFeb 24, 2015
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Expiry dateAug 13, 2032

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

Abstract

The present invention provides a method for the N-demethylation and N-functionalization of an N-methylated heterocycle such as a morphine alkaloid or tropane alkaloid. The method comprises reacting the heterocycle with an functionalization agent in the presence of a transition metal catalyst in air or in the presence of an oxidant.

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