Abstract: (S)-N,N-Dimethyl-3-(1-naphthalenyloxy)-3-(2-thienyl)propanamine maleate (DNT-maleate) and polymorphs of DNT-maleate, compositions of DNT-maleate and its polymorphs, processes for the preparation of DNT-maleate and its polymorphs, and processes for the preparation of duloxetine hydrochloride from DNT-maleate are provided.

Abstract: The invention encompasses 2-(N-methyl-propanamine)-3-(2-naphthol)thiophene, a duloxetine hydrochloride impurity, as well as its use as a reference marker and reference standard.

Abstract: The present invention provides a process comprising admixing a thioether with about 1.05 to about 1.6 molar equivalents of an active chlorine-containing oxidant, preferably sodium hypochlorite, and about 2.5 to about 5.0 molar equivalents of an alkali metal base; and recovering a sulfoxide that is preferably pantoprazole, lansoprazole, omeprazole, or rabeprazole. The process may further comprise contacting the sulfoxide with a source of sodium ions, preferably sodium hydroxide, to produce the sodium salt of the sulfoxide. The invention also relates to novel chlorinated derivatives of pantoprazole including 5-(difluoromethoxy)-2-[[(3,4-dimethoxy-2-pyridinyl)-chloromethyl]sulfinyl]-1H-benzimidazole and 5-(difluoromethoxy)-2-[[(3,4-dimethoxy-2-pyridinyl)-chlorohydroxymethyl]sulfinyl]-1H-benzimidazole and processes for making them. The invention also relates to processes of quantifying and identifying a compound other than pantoprazole in a mixture of pantoprazole and at least one other compound.

Abstract: The present invention provides a stable 2-(2-pyridylmethyl) sulfinyl-1H-benzimidazole (lansoprazole) comprising either greater than 500 ppm and not more than about 3,000 ppm water or greater than 200 ppm and not more than about 5,000 ppm alcohol, or both. The present invention provides a method of preparing a stable lansoprozole as well as a pharmaceutical composition containing same. The present invention further provides a method of purifying lansoprazole that is substantially free of sulfone and sulfide derivatives.

Abstract: The present invention provides a stable 2-(2-pyridylmethyl)sulfinyl-1H-benzimidazole (lansoprazole) and a method for stabilizing lansoprazole by use of a weakly basic material. The present invention also provides a method for the preparation of a stable lansoprazole.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods for preparing eszopiclone Form A, substantially chemically pure eszopiclone, or eszopiclone with low level(s) of residual solvent(s). The present invention also provides eszopiclone with low level(s) of residual solvent(s). The present invention also provides a process for optical enrichment of eszopiclone free base. For instance, one of the embodiments of the invention is directed to a method of preparing eszopiclone Form A, wherein the method comprises crystallizing eszopiclone free base from a solvent selected from the group consisting of isopropanol (IPA), methyl isobutyl ketone (MIBK), acetone, n-butanol, i-butanolisobutanol, 2-butanol, tetrahydrofuran (THF), dimethyl carbonate, methanol, ethanol, ethyl lactate, dimethylformamide (DMF), carbon tetrachloride, toluene, iso-butyl acetate and mixtures thereof.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for preparing a substantially pure lansoprazole containing less than about 0.2% (wt/wt) impurities including sulfone/sulfide derivatives. The present invention also provides a process for recrystallizing lansoprazole to obtain a lansoprazole containing less than about 0.1% (wt/wt) water.

Abstract: Process for the purification of duloxetine HCl is provided.

Abstract: DNT-Oxal crystalline forms and processes for making DNT-Oxal crystalline forms are provided.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to Form II of sertraline hydrochloride and novel methods for its preparation. According to the present invention, sertraline hydrochloride Form II may be produced directly form sertraline base or sertraline mandelate. It may also be produced from sertraline hydrochloride solvate and hydrate forms, and crystallized from new solvent systems. Pharmaceutical compositions containing sertraline hydrochloride Form II and methods of treatment using such pharmaceutical compositions are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to forms II, III, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX and X of sertraline hydrochloride and novel methods for their preparation. According to the present invention, sertraline hydrochloride polymorph II may be produced by slurrying sertraline hydrochloride polymorph VI in aprotic organic solvent. Sertraline hydrochloride polymorphic form III may be produced by heating sertraline hydrochloride polymorphs V and VI. Sertraline hydrochloride forms V and VI may be produced from either sertraline hydrochloride or sertraline base by crystallization. Sertraline hydrochloride Form VII may be produced by suspending sertraline chloride polymorph V in water, followed by filtration. Sertraline hydrochloride Forms VIII and IX may be produced by suspending sertraline base in water followed by acidification and filtration. Sertraline hydrochloride Form X may be produced by suspending sertraline hydrochloride in benzyl alcohol with heating, followed by filtration.

Abstract: DNT-Oxal crystalline forms and processes for making DNT-Oxal crystalline forms are provided.

Abstract: The present invention provides crystalline Eszopiclone malate form II, crystalline Eszopiclone form V, processes from preparing the crystalline Eszopiclone malate form II or V, pharmaceutical compositions comprising the crystalline Eszopiclone malate form II or V and methods of treating insomnia comprising administering the crystalline Eszopiclone malate form II or V.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to Form II of sertraline hydrochloride and novel methods for its preparation. According to the present invention, sertraline hydrochloride Form II may be produced directly form sertraline base or sertraline mandelate. It may also be produced from sertraline hydrochloride solvate and hydrate forms, and crystallized from new solvent systems. Pharmaceutical compositions containing sertraline hydrochloride Form II and methods of treatment using such pharmaceutical compositions are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention provides a process comprising admixing a thioether with about 1.05 to about 1.6 molar equivalents of an active chlorine-containing oxidant, preferably sodium hypochlorite, and about 2.5 to about 5.0 molar equivalents of an alkali metal base; and recovering a sulfoxide that is preferably pantoprazole, lansoprazole, omeprazole, or rabeprazole. The process may further comprise contacting the sulfoxide with a source of sodium ions, preferably sodium hydroxide, to produce the sodium salt of the sulfoxide. The invention also relates to novel chlorinated derivatives of pantoprazole including 5-(difluoromethoxy)-2-[[(3,4-dimethoxy-2-pyridinyl)-chloromethyl]sulfinyl]-1H-benzimidazole and 5-(difluoromethoxy)-2-[[(3,4-dimethoxy-2-pyridinyl)-chlorohydroxymethyl]sulfinyl]-1H-benzimidazole and processes for making them. The invention also relates to processes of quantifying and identifying a compound other than pantoprazole in a mixture of pantoprazole and at least one other compound.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods for preparing eszopiclone Form A, substantially chemically pure eszopiclone, or eszopiclone with low level(s) of residual solvent(s). The present invention also provides eszopiclone with low level(s) of residual solvent(s). The present invention also provides a process for optical enrichment of eszopiclone free base. For instance, one of the embodiments of the invention is directed to a method of preparing eszopiclone Form A, wherein the method comprises crystallizing eszopiclone free base from a solvent selected from the group consisting of isopropanol (IPA), methyl isobutyl ketone (MIBK), acetone, n-butanol, i-butanolisobutanol, 2-butanol, tetrahydrofuran (THF), dimethyl carbonate, methanol, ethanol, ethyl lactate, dimethylformamide (DMF), carbon tetrachloride, toluene, iso-butyl acetate and mixtures thereof.

Abstract: (S)-N,N-Dimethyl-3-(1-naphthalenyloxy)-3-(2-thienyl)propanamine fumarate (DNT-fumarate) and polymorphs of DNT-fumarate, compositions of DNT-fumarate and its polymorphs, processes for the preparation of DNT-fumarate and its polymorphs, and processes for the preparation of duloxetine hydrochloride from DNT-fumarate are provided.

Abstract: The invention encompasses 2-N-methyl-propanamine)-3-(2-naphthol) thiophene, a duloxetine hydrochloride impurity, as well as its use as a reference marker and reference standard.

Abstract: (S)-N,N-Dimethyl-3-(1-naphthalenyloxy)-3-(2-thienyl)propanamine maleate (DNT-maleate) and polymorphs of DNT-maleate, compositions of DNT-maleate and its polymorphs, processes for the preparation of DNT-maleate and its polymorphs, and processes for the preparation of duloxetine hydrochloride from DNT-maleate are provided.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to Form II of sertraline hydrochloride and novel methods for its preparation. According to the present invention, sertraline hydrochloride Form II may be produced directly form sertraline base or sertraline mandelate. It may also be produced from sertraline hydrochloride solvate and hydrate forms, and crystallized from new solvent systems. Pharmaceutical compositions containing sertraline hydrochloride Form II and methods of treatment using such pharmaceutical compositions are also disclosed.