Abstract: Two novel crystalline forms, designated form A and form B of the antibacterial agent 1-cyclopropyl-7-([S,S])-2,8-diazabicyclo[4.3.0]non-8-yl)-6-fluoro-1,4-dihydro-8-methoxy-4-oxo-3-quinoline carboxylic acid hydrochloride of formula, the preparation thereof, and their pharmaceutical compositions are described. These crystalline forms, which are characterized by greater stability and ease of preparation and of formulation, can be produced by industrially applicable methods which comprise the steps of: a) suspending 1-cyclopropyl-7-([S,S])-2,8-diazabicyclo-[4.3.0]non-8-yl)-6-fluoro-1,4-dihydro-8-methoxy-4-oxo-3-quinoline carboxylic acid hydrochloride in a solvent selected from an alcohol and a polyalcohol, b) heating the mixture under reflux, c) cooling, d) isolating the product which is separated, (form A) and, additionally, e) reslurrying the solid at reflux in a solvent selected from alcohols and polyols or mixtures thereof, in which the resulting mixture has an overall water content of between 2.

Abstract: Two novel crystalline forms, designated form A and form B of the antibacterial agent 1-cyclopropyl-7-(S,S)-2,8-diazabicyclo[4.3.0]non-8-yl)-6-fluoro-1,4-dihydro-8-methoxy -4-oxo-3-quinoline carboxylic acid hydrochloride of formula, the preparation thereof, and their pharmaceutical compositions are described. These crystalline forms, which are characterized by greater ability and ease of preparation and of formulation, can be produced by industrially applicable methods which comprises the steps of: a) suspending 1-cyclopropyl-7-(S,S)-2,8-diazabicyclo-[4.3.0]non-8-yl)-6-fluoro-1,4-dihydro -8-methoxy-4-oxo-3-quinoline carboxylic acid hydrochloride in a solvent selected from an alcohol and a polyalcohol, b) heating the mixture under reflux, c) cooling, d) isolating the product which is separated, (form A) and, additionally, e), reslurrying the solid at reflux in a solvent selected from alcohols and polyols or mixtures thereof, in which the resulting mixture has an overall water content of between 2.5% and 0.

Abstract: Described is a new process for producing temozolomide, comprising the reaction between 5-aminoimidazole-4-carboxamide and N-succinimidyl-N?-methyl carbamate and the subsequent reaction of the thus obtained carbamoyl 5-aminoimidazole-4-carboxamide with sodium nitrite. Temozolomide is then purified by chromatography on adsorbent polymeric resin and subsequent crystallization from water and acetone.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel process for the preparation of pemetrexed diethyl ester 2 by purifying the mixture obtainable by reacting compounds 1 and 1a in the presence of a chemical agent capable of promoting the formation of a peptide bond in an aprotic organic solvent characterized in that the mixture is subjected to the following steps: a) washing with a basic aqueous solution; b) concentration of the organic phase; c) addition of a polar organic solvent and/or a mixture of polar organic solvents; d) precipitation of the pemetrexed diethyl ester 2.

Abstract: New solid forms of fesoterodine fumarate are described. In particular, amorphous fesoterodine fumarate, characterized by a powder X-ray diffraction spectrum as shown in FIG. 1 and by an IR spectrum as shown in FIG. 2 is described. Also fesoterodine fumarate in crystalline form I, characterized by a powder X-ray diffraction spectrum as shown in FIG. 3, by a DSC profile as shown in FIG. 4, by an IR spectrum as shown in FIG. 5, by a solid state 13C-NMR spectrum as shown in FIG. 6 and by a Raman spectrum as shown in FIGS. 7, 8 and 9 is described.

Abstract: The document describes a process for the preparation of N-Acyl-Phosphatidyl-Ethanolamine of formula (I) on an industrial scale, In which R1, R2 and R3 are, independently from each other, saturated, monounsaturated or polyunsaturated acyls C10-C30, pure or mixed together, and X=OH or OM, where M=alkaline metal or alkaline earth, ammonium or alkylammonium. The process in question allows the conversion of lecithin of synthetic or natural origin into N-Acyl-Phosphatidyl-Ethanolamine of formula (I) of high purity, using a limited molar excess of the reagent N-acyl-ethanolamine, where the acyl is as defined above for the formula (I) through reaction of transphosphatidylation in the presence of the enzyme phospholipase D and in conditions suitable for production on an industrial scale.

Abstract: A process is described for preparing fesoterodine and/or fesoterodine fumarate comprising the esterification of (R)-feso deacyl with isobutyric acid or a precursor thereof, such as an isobutyryl halide or the isobutyric acid anhydride to give fesoterodine, in a mixture of water at alkaline pH and/or at least one organic solvent. This process allows obtaining products with high yields and purities, and in particular a product having a content of (R)-2-[3-(diisopropylamino)-1-phenylpropyl]-4-isobutyroyloxymethyl-phenyl isobutyrate less than 1% by mole and a content of (R)-2-[3-(diisopropylamino)-1-phenylpropyl]-4-(hydroxymethyl)phenol less than 0.05% by mole.

Abstract: A process is described for preparing fesoterodine fumarate comprising the salification reaction of fesoterodine with fumaric acid in an organic solvent, preferably a ketone, at a temperature not greater than 45° C. Such process allows obtaining products with high yields and purities, and in particular a product having a content of (2E)-4-[(3-(3-diisopropylamino-1-phenylpropyl)-4-(2-isobutyroyloxyphenyl)methoxy]-4-oxobut-2-enoic acid less than or equal to 0.15% by mole.

Abstract: New solid forms of fesoterodine fumarate are described. In particular, amorphous fesoterodine fumarate, characterised by a powder X-ray diffraction spectrum as shown in FIG. 1 and by an IR spectrum as shown in FIG. 2 is described. Also fesoterodine fumarate in crystalline form I, characterised by a powder X-ray diffraction spectrum as shown in FIG. 3, by a DSC profile as shown in FIG. 4, by an IR spectrum as shown in FIG. 5, by a solid state 13C-NMR spectrum as shown in FIG. 6 and by a Raman spectrum as shown in FIGS. 7, 8 and 9 is described.

Abstract: Described is a new process for producing temozolomide, comprising the reaction between 5-aminoimidazole-4-carboxamide and N-succinimidyl-N?-methyl carbamate and the subsequent reaction of the thus obtained carbamoyl 5-aminoimidazole-4-carboxamide with sodium nitrite. Temozolomide is then purified by chromatography on adsorbent polymeric resin and subsequent crystallization from water and acetone.

Abstract: A process for preparing alendronate sodium includes the reaction of gammabutyric acid with phosphorous acid and phosphorus trichioride and subsequent treatment with an aqueous solution of an alkali metal hydroxide, in which the reaction is conducted in liquid ionic solvents.

Abstract: Metallic catalysts of the general formula (I) and their precursors, suitable for chemo- regio- and stereoselective reactions, derived from ortho-bis-(1-phospholanyl)-heteroarenes.

Abstract: Purification process of iohexol comprising the treatment of said product with 1-methoxy-2-propanol either alone or mixed with other solvents.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a purifying process for phosphatidylserine, the latter being prepared by trans-phosphatidylation of phosphatidylcholine with serine in presence of the enzyme D-phospholipase and containing as impurities hydrophilic compounds, proteins and inorganic salts.

Abstract: Chiral diphosphines constituted by an aromatic pentatomic biheterocyclic system, suitable to act as chiral ligands, complexes between said diphosophines and transition metals, and their utilization as chiral catalysts in sterocontrolled reactions, such as diastereo- and enantioselective reduction reactions. Process for the preparation of said chiral diphosophines and process for the preparation of said complexes and for their utilization as chiral catalysts in sterocontrolled reactions.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of phosphatidylserines, comprising the reaction of phosphatides, such as phosphatidylcholine and phosphatidylethanolamine, with racemic or enantiomerically pure Serine, preferably with (L)-Serine, wherein said reaction is carried out in an aqueous dispersion of said phosphatides in the presence of a phospholipase D (PLD) and of calcium salts.

Abstract: Described herein is the process for the preparation of 3-substituted 4-phenyl-piperidine derivatives of formula (I) in which X is selected from H and F, and R is selected from the group consisting of H, C1-C6 alkyl, C3-C6 alkenyl, and benzyl, comprising three steps starting from the monoamide of malonic acid and cinnamic aldehyde, or derivatives thereof.

Abstract: Diphosphines of a mixed heteroarylic-arylic type, wherein the phosphine group carrying backbone is constituted by the interconnection of a five-atom heteroaromatic ring and a carbocyclic aromatic ring, forming an atropoisomeric chiral system with a C.sub.1 symmetry. Said chiral diphosphines are advantageously used as ligands for the formation of chiral complexes with transition metals, in particular Ru, Rh, Pd, Ir, Ni. The so-obtained chiral complexes are used as chiral complexes are used as chiral catalysts for stereocontrolled reactions, in particular diastereo and enantioselective reduction reactions, hydroformylation reactions, hydrosilylation reactions, hydrocyanation reactions, double-bond isomerisation reactions, other reactions of carbon--carbon bond formation.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of highly pure deacylated glycerophosphorylcholine, glycerophosphorylethanolamine and glicerophosphorylserine starting from mixtures of the corresponding acylated derivatives.The process according to the invention is characterized in that the deacylation reaction, by means of alcoholysis, and the fractionation are carried out in a single step in a reactor containing a basic ion-exchange resin.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a purifying process for phosphatidylserine, the latter being prepared by trans-phosphatidylation of phosphatidylcholine with serine in presence of the enzyme D-phospholipase and containing as impurities hydrophilic compounds, proteins and inorganic salts.