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Reductive amination process for preparation of dronedarone using amine intermediary compound

US9024046B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 27, 2012
Grant dateMay 5, 2015
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Expiry dateMar 27, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02P20/55
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The invention relates to a novel process for preparation of drohedarone of formula (I) and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof characterized in that a compound of formula (II) is reacted in the presence of a reductive agent with butyraldehyde and/or butanoic acid, and isolating the obtained product and, if desired, converting it into a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. The invention also relates to some hovel intermediary compounds and the preparation thereof.

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