Abstract: The object of the present invention is a process for preparing the 2-acetoxi-5-(2-fluor-?-cyclopropyl-carbonyl-benzyl)-4,5,6,7-tetrahydro-4H-thieno[3,2-c]pyridine (prasugrel) of the formula (I). The process starts from crystalline 5-trityl-4,5,6,7-tetrahydro-thieno[3,2-c]pyridine of the formula (VI). Further objects of the present invention are two novel crystalline forms of 5-trityl-4,5,6,7-tetrahydro-thieno[3,2-c]pyridine of the formula (VI) and the use thereof for preparing the compound of the formula (V) and process preparing thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the preparation of cyclopropyl benzyl ketone compounds of formula (II) wherein R1 represents fluorine or chlorine atom or C1-4 alkoxy group, by the reaction of a Grignard reagent, obtained from the reaction of compound of formula (V), wherein X represents chlorine or fluorine atom, with the compound of formula (IV), wherein R2 represents C1-4 alkyl group, having a straight or branched chain. The process can be applied preferably on industrial scale. Compound of formula (II), wherein R represents a fluorine atom in position 2 is an intermediate of the preparation process of prasugrel, which is a platelet inhibitor used in the therapy.

Abstract: The object of the present invention is a one-pot process for preparing the 2-acetoxy-5-(2-fluoro-?-cyclopropyl-carbonyl-benzyl)-4,5,6,7-tetrahydro-4H-tieno[3,2-c]-pyridine (prasugrel) of the formula (I) by reacting the 5,6,7,7a-tetrahydro-4H-tieno[3,2-c]-pyridine-2-on of the formula (II) with 2-bromo-1-cyclopropyl-2-(2-fluorophenyl)-etanone of the formula (III) or with 2-chloro-1-cyclopropyl-2-(2-fluorphenyl)-etanone of the formula (IIIa) and acetylating of the formed compound of the formula (IV), wherein the reaction is carried out in the presence of an organic base with an acetylation agent without isolating the compound of the formula (IV). The coupling and acetylation are carried out in the presence of the same organic base such as triethylamine, N,N-diisopropyl-ethylamine or pyridine. At the end of the process the prasugrel of the formula (I) is purified by recrystallization from an organic solvent or a mixture of solvents.

Abstract: The object of the present invention is a process for preparing the 2-acetoxy-5-(2-fluor-?-cyclopropyl-carbonyl-benzyl)-4,5,6,7-tetrahydro-4H-tieno[3,2-c]pyridine (prasugrel) of the formula (I). The process starts form crystalline 5-trityl-4,5,6,7-tetrahydro-tieno[3,2-c]pyridine of the formula (VI). Further objects of the present invention are two novel crystalline forms of 5-trityl-4,5,6,7-tetrahydro-tieno[3,2-c]pyridine of the formula (VI) and the use thereof for preparing the compound of the formula (V) and process preparing thereof.

Abstract: According to the present invention, 2-chloroethoxy-acetic acid-N,N-dimethylamide of the Formula (I) is prepared by reacting 2-hydroxyethoxy-acetic acid-N,N-dimethylamide of the Formula (II) in a solvent optionally in the presence of a catalyst with thionyl chloride and removing the solvent by distillation.

Abstract: The invention provides a process for the preparation of high purity meloxicam of the Formula (II). The meloxicam raw product is reacted with the solution of potassium hydroxide or potassium carbonate, whereby high purity meloxicam potassium salt monohydrate is produced. Said salt is subsequently treated with mineral or organic acid to yield high-purity meloxicam.

Abstract: The invention provides a process for the preparation of high purity meloxicam of the Formula (II). The meloxicam raw product is reacted with the solution of potassium hydroxide or potassium carbonate, whereby high purity meloxicam potassium sait monohydrate is produced. Said sait is subsequently treated with mineral or organic acid to yield high-purity meloxicam.

Abstract: The compounds of the general Formula (I), wherein R1 is aryl or alkyl; R2 represents alkyl; R3 represents alkyl or aralkyl, are valuable pharmaceutical intermediates, which can be prepared by reacting a compound of the general Formula (IV) (wherein the definitions of R1 and R2 are as above), with at least 2 molar equivalents of the compound of the general Formula (VI) (wherein X represents halogen or tertiary butyloxycarbonyloxy group and R3 is as defined above). The known compounds of the general Formula (II) (wherein R1 and R2 are as defined above) are prepared by reacting the compounds of the general Formula (I) with thionyl chloride. The compounds of the general Formula (I) are new intermediates useful in the synthesis of pharmaceutically active ingredients, particularly in the preparation of ACE-inhibitors, e.g. enalapril, perindopril or ramipril.

Abstract: The present invention is concerned with new indol-2-one derivatives of Formula (I), which have favorable activity profile for the prophylaxis and treatment of disorders in the central nervous or in the cadiovascular system.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the preparation of compounds of general formula (III), wherein R represents fluorine or chlorine atom and X represents chlorine or bromine atom, by halogenation of cyclopropyl benzyl ketone of general formula (II), wherein R represents fluorine or chlorine atom and the halogenation is carried out in the mixture of aqueous hydrogen halide and aqueous hydrogen peroxide in the presence of a water miscible solvent or in the presence of a phase transfer catalyst; or the halogenation is carried out in the mixture of sulfuric acid and an alkali metal salt of aqueous hydrogen halide. The process can be applied preferably on industrial scale.

Abstract: The present invention is related to 1-[(4-chlorophenyl)-phenylmethyl]-4-(2,2,2-trichloroethoxycarbonyl)-piperazine of the Formula (IV) and optically isomers thereof, process for preparation thereof and the use of the compound of the Formula (IV) in the preparation of 1-(4-chlorophenyl)-phenylmethyl-piperazine and optical isomers and salts thereof. 1-(4-chlorophenyl)-phenylmethyl-piperazine and optical isomers thereof are important intermediates in the preparation of non-sedating antihistamine-type active pharmaceutical ingredients.

Abstract: The compounds of the general Formula (I), wherein R1 is aryl or alkyl; R2 represents alkyl; R3 represents alkyl or aralkyl, are valuable pharmaceutical intermediates, which can be prepared by reacting a compound of the general Formula (IV) (wherein the definitions of R1 and R2 are as above), with at least 2 molar equivalents of the compound of the general Formula (VI) (wherein X represents halogen or tertiary butyloxycarbonyloxy group and R3 is as defined above). The known compounds of the general Formula (II) (wherein R1 and R2 are as defined above) are prepared by reacting the compounds of the general Formula (I) with thionyl chloride. The compounds of the general Formula (I) are new intermediates useful in the synthesis of pharmaceutically active ingredients, particularly in the preparation of ACE-inhibitors, e.g. enalapril, perindopril or ramipril.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the preparation of cyclopropyl benzyl ketone compounds of formula (II) wherein R1 represents fluorine or chlorine atom or C1-4 alkoxy group, by the reaction of a Grignard reagent, obtained from the reaction of compound of formula (V), wherein X represents chlorine or fluorine atom, with the compound of formula (IV), wherein R2 represents C1-4 alkyl group, having a straight or branched chain. The process can be applied preferably on industrial scale. Compound of formula (II), wherein R represents a fluorine atom in position 2 is an intermediate of the preparation process of prasugrel, which is a platelet inhibitor used in the therapy.

Abstract: The present invention is concerned with new 3,3-disubstituted indol-2-one derivatives of the general Formula (I), wherein R1 stands for hydrogen, halogen, alkyl having 1-7 carbon atom(s) or sulfonamido; R2 represents hydrogen or halogen; R3 denotes hydrogen, alkyl having 1-7 carbon atom(s) optionally carrying an aryl substituent or aryl optionally carrying one or two halogen substituent(s); R4 stands for alkyl having 1-7 carbon atom(s); R5 represents a group of the general Formula (II a) or (II b), wherein Q and W each represents nitrogen or CH; R6, R7 and R8 each stands for hydrogen, halogen, trifluoromethyl, alkyl or alkoxy having 1-7 carbon atom(s), or R6 and R7 together represent ethylenedioxy; m is 0, 1, or 2; a is a single, double or triple bond; n is 0, 1 or 2; and pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts thereof which are useful in the treatment or prophylaxis of diseases of the central nervous system, the gastrointestinal system and the cardiovascular system.

Abstract: The present invention is related to new 3,4-dihydroberizo[1,2,3]thiadiazine-1,1-dioxide derivatives of the Formula (I), medicaments containing said new compounds, process for the preparation thereof and the use of said derivatives in the medicine. The compounds according to the present invention are suitable for the treatment or prevention of disorders of the central nervous system.

Abstract: The present invention relates to new benzo[1,2,3]thiadiazine-1,1-dioxide derivatives of the general Formula (I), medicaments containing such compounds and the use thereof in the medicine. Benzo[1,2,3]thiadiazine-1,1-dioxide derivatives of the general Formula (I) are suitable for the prevention or treatment of the diseases of the central nervous system.

Abstract: New 3,3-disubstituted indol-2-one derivatives of the general formula (I) Compounds according to the invention are useful for the prophylaxis or treatment of the disorders of the central nervous system.

Abstract: The present invention is related to new 3,3-disubstituted indol-2-one derivatives of the general Formula (I) The new compounds are useful for the treatment or prophylaxis of the central nervous system, the gastrointestinal system or the cardiovascular system.

Abstract: According to the present invention, 2-chloroethoxy-acetic acid-N,N-dimethylamide of the Formula (I) is prepared by reacting 2-hydroxyethoxy-acetic acid-N,N-dimethylamide of the Formula (II) in a solvent optionally in the presence of a catalyst with thionyl chloride and removing the solvent by distillation.

Abstract: The present invention is related to 1-[(4-chlorophenyl)-phenylmethyl]-4-(2,2,2-trichloroethoxycarbonyl)-piperazine of the Formula (IV) and optically isomers thereof, process for preparation thereof and the use of the compound of the Formula (IV) in the preparation of 1-(4-chlorophenyl)-phenylmethyl-piperazine and optical isomers and salts thereof. 1-(4-chlorophenyl)-phenylmethyl-piperazine and optical isomers thereof are important intermediates in the preparation of non-sedating antihistamine-type active pharmaceutical ingredients.