Abstract: Disclosed herein is an improved, commercially viable and industrially advantageous process for the preparation of quinoline-3-carboxamide derivatives such as laquinimod, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, in high yield and purity.

Abstract: Provided herein are novel solid state forms of tapentadol salts, process for their preparation, pharmaceutical compositions, and method of treating thereof. The tapentadol salts include an L-(?)-camphorsulfonate salt, a dibenzoyl-(L)-tartrate salt, a dibenzoyl-(D)-tartrate salt, a malate salt, a maleate salt, or a salicylate salt.

Abstract: Provided herein are improved, commercially viable and industrially advantageous processes for the preparation of a substantially pure ticagrelor intermediate, 4,6-dichloro-5-nitro-2-(propylthio)pyrimidine, Formula (II). The intermediate is useful for preparing ticagrelor, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof in high yield and purity.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an improved process for the preparation of substituted cyclopentanamine derivatives, which are useful intermediates in the preparation of triazolo[4,5-d]pyrimidine compounds. Particularly described is an improved, commercially viable and industrially advantageous process for the preparation of a ticagrelor intermediate, [3aR-(3a?,4?,6?,6a?]-2-[[6-amino-2,2-dimethyltetrahydro-4H-cyclopenta-1,3-dioxol-4-yl]oxy]-ethanol, alternatively named, 2-[[(3aR,4S,6R,6aS)-6-amino-2,2-dimethyltetrahydro-3aH-cyclopenta[d][1,3]-dioxol-4-yl]oxy]-1-ethanol.

Abstract: Provided herein is a novel process for the preparation of triazolo[4,5-d]pyrimidine derivatives. Provided particularly herein is a novel, commercially viable and industrially advantageous process for the preparation of highly pure ticagrelor or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. Provided further herein is a novel process for the preparation of substituted cyclopentanamine derivatives, which are useful intermediates in the preparation of triazolo[4,5-d]pyrimidine compounds. Provided particularly herein is a novel, commercially viable and industrially advantageous process for the preparation of a ticagrelor intermediate, 2-[[(3aR,4S,6R,6aS)-6-amino-2,2-dimethyltetrahydro-3aH-cyclopenta[d][1,3]-dioxol-4-yl]oxy]-1-ethanol.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an improved, commercially viable and industrially advantageous process for the preparation of quinoline-3-carboxamide derivatives such as laquinimod, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, in high yield and purity.

Abstract: Provided herein is a novel crystalline form of laquinimod, process for the preparation, pharmaceutical compositions, and method of treating thereof. Provided also herein are novel amorphous and polymorphic forms of laquinimod sodium, process for the preparation, pharmaceutical compositions, and method of treating thereof.

Abstract: Provided herein is an improved, convenient, commercially viable and environmentally friendly process for the preparation of varenicline or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof comprising reacting 1-(4,5-diamino-10-aza-tricyclo[6.3.1.02 7]dodeca-2(7),3,5-trien-10-yl)-2,2,2-trifluoro-ethanone with chloroacetaldehyde in the presence of an oxygen source. Provided further herein is an improved and industrially advantageous process for the preparation of 1-(4,5-diamino-10-aza-tricyclo[6.3.1.02 7]dodeca-2(7),3,5-trien-10-yl)-2,2,2-trifluoro-ethanone.

Abstract: Provided herein are novel solid state forms of tapentadol salts, process for their preparation, pharmaceutical compositions, and method of treating thereof. The tapentadol salts include an L-(?)-camphorsulfonate salt, a dibenzoyl-(L)-tartrate salt, a dibenzoyl-(D)-tartrate salt, a malate salt, a maleate salt, or a salicylate salt.

Abstract: Provided herein are solid state forms of paliperidone salts, processes for preparation, pharmaceutical compositions, and method of treating thereof. Paliperidone is represented by the following structural formula (I): More particularly, provided are solid state forms of paliperidone acid addition salts, wherein the acid counter ion is provided by an acid selected from the group consisting of L-(+)-tartaric acid, p-toluenesulfonic acid, maleic acid, oxalic acid, fumaric acid, acetic acid and malic acid. Provided also herein is a process for preparing substantially pure paliperidone free base using the solid state forms of paliperidone salts.

Abstract: Described herein is an improved, commercially viable and industrially advantageous process for the preparation of Repaglinide intermediate, ethyl (S)-2-ethoxy-4-[N-(1-(2-piperidino-phenyl)-3-methyl-1-butyl)-aminocarbonylmethyl]-benzoate. The process provides the Repaglinide intermediate in higher yield and purity compared to the previously disclosed processes, thereby providing for production of Repaglinide and its pharmaceutically acceptable salts in high purity and in high yield.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel and stable salt forms of quetiapine, processes for preparation, pharmaceutical compositions, and method of treating thereof. More particularly, the present invention provides novel acid addition salts of quetiapine wherein the acid counter ion is provided by an acid selected from the group consisting of benzene sulfonic acid, dibenzoyl-L-(+)-tartaric acid and di-p-toluoyl-L-(+)-tartaric acid. The present invention also provides novel polymorphic forms of quetiapine salts selected from the group consisting of quetiapine hydrobromide, quetiapine sulfate, quetiapine nitrate and quetiapine citrate.

Abstract: Described herein is an improved, commercially viable and industrially advantageous process for the preparation of paliperidone intermediate 9-hydroxy-3-(2-chloroethyl)-2-methyl-4h-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-4-one and its hydrochloride salt. The process provides the paliperidone intermediate in higher yield and reduced reaction time compared to the previously disclosed processes, thereby providing for production of paliperidone and its pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts in high purity and in high yield.

Abstract: Described is a highly stable amorphous form of imatinib mesylate having a water content of less than 0.5 percent by weight, based on the total weight of the amorphous imatinib mesylate, (anhydrous amorphous imatinib mesylate), a process for preparation thereof, and pharmaceutical compositions.

Abstract: Described is a highly stable amorphous form of imatinib mesylate having a water content of less than 0.5 percent by weight, based on the total weight of the amorphous imatinib mesylate, (anhydrous amorphous imatinib mesylate), a process for preparation thereof, and pharmaceutical compositions.