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Process for the preparation of crystalline forms of agomelatine and novel polymorph thereof

US9024068B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 29, 2011
Grant dateMay 5, 2015
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Expiry dateDec 29, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07C231/24
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The invention concerns a new process for the preparation of crystalline form of agomelatine from a solution of agomelatine in a solvent, characterized in that the agomelatine is crystallized by instantaneous precipitation from said solution, at a temperature equal to or below −10° C.

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