Abstract: Methods for the preparation of Rosuvastatin by co-crystals of Rosuvastatin or intermediates are provided. Also provided are co-crystals, pharmaceutical compositions which include such co-crystals and methods for treating conditions associated with hypercholesterolemia by administering such compositions.

Abstract: Methods for producing moxifloxacin hydrochloride compounds having very low levels of impurities are provided. Compounds produced using such methods and pharmaceutical compositions including such compounds are also provided.

Abstract: A process for preparing 1-(6-methylpyridin-3-yl)-2-[4-(methyl sulfonyl)phenyl]ethanone, an intermediate of the synthesis of Etoricoxib. The synthesis of the intermediates useful for such preparation is also described.

Abstract: An alternative method for the preparation of Erlotinib through a new chemical reaction for the preparation of the 4-(3-aminophenyl)-2-methyl-3-butyn-2-ol key intermediate of formula (IV) according to the following scheme.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an industrial process for the reduction of 4-androstene-3,17-dione in order to obtain testosterone using a particularly stable and selective enzyme produced in a recombinant manner.

Abstract: The present invention refers to a process for the preparation of 4H-imidazo[1,5-a][1,4]benzodiazepines, in particular Midazolam, through an efficient and selective decarboxylation reaction of the derivative compound of the 5-aminomethyl-1-phenyl-1H-imidazole-4-carboxylic acid of formula (II) avoiding the formation of the 6H-imidazo[1,5-a][1,4]benzodiazepines by-products and the ensuing process for the isomerization of a 4H-imidazo[1,5-a][1,4]benzodiazepine product.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of Efavirenz, (4S)-6-chloro-4-(cyclopropylethynyl)-4-(trifluoromethyl)-1,4-dihydro-2H-3,1-benzoxazin-2-one, of formula (I): comprising reacting the intermediate of formula (II): as a free base or a salt thereof, with diphosgene (TCMCF, trichloromethylchloroformate) Cl3CO—COCl in an organic solvent or in a biphasic medium comprised of an organic solvent and water, preferably but not mandatorily in the presence of a weak base in an amount sufficient to neutralize the reaction mixture or in an up to 30% molar excess of such amount.

Abstract: Methods for the preparation of Rosuvastatin by co-crystals of Rosuvastatin or intermediates are provided. Also provided are co-crystals, pharmaceutical compositions which include such co-crystals and methods for treating conditions associated with hypercholesterolemia by administering such compositions.

Abstract: The present invention refers to the synthesis of 3-{[(2R)-1-methylpyrrolidin-2-yl]methyl}-5-[2-(phenylsulfonyl)ethyl]-1H-indole, a drug known by the name Eletriptan, or of its salts. In particular, the present invention regards a process for the synthesis of Eletriptan or of its salt, comprising the following steps: a) Salifying the intermediate of Formula (6), using a dicarboxylic acid to obtain a derived salt; b) Optionally, purifying said raw salt obtained according to step a) by solvent crystallization to obtain a purified salt of the intermediate of Formula (6); c) Converting said salt of the intermediate of formula (6) according to step a) or said purified salt according to step b) into an intermediate of formula (10); d) Converting the intermediate of Formula (10) into Eletriptan or its salt.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a process for the preparation of Efavirenz, (4S)-6-chloro-4-(cyclopropylethynyl)-4-(trifluoromethyl)-1,4-dihydro-2H-3,1-benzoxazin-2-one, of formula (I) comprising reacting the intermediate of formula (II) [0045] as a free base or a salt thereof, with diphosgene (TCMCF, trichlormethylchloroformate) Cl3CO—COCl in an organic solvent or in a biphasic medium comprised of an organic solvent and water, preferably but not mandatorily in the presence of a weak base in an amount sufficient to neutralise the reaction mixture or in an up to 30% molar excess of such amount.

Abstract: Methods for producing moxifloxacin hydrochloride compounds having very low levels of impurities are provided. Compounds produced using such methods and pharmaceutical compositions including such compounds are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the synthesis of quetiapine. In particular, a process is provided for the synthesis of quetiapine of formula (A) comprising reacting dibenzo[b,f][1,4]thiazepin-11(10H)-one, intermediate (I) with phosphorous oxychloride to give 11-chlorodibenzo[b,f][1,4]thiazepine, intermediate (II) wherein the said reaction of intermediate (I) to intermediate (II) is performed in an organic solvent in the presence of a mixture of an organic base together with an inorganic base.

Abstract: Methods for making Imatinib mesylate of formula (I): having low levels of organic solvent are provided. Also provided are alpha and beta forms of Imatinib mesylate and methods for treating conditions such as chronic myelogenous leukaemia by administering same.

Abstract: It is the object of the present invention a process for the preparation of 4-methyl-N3-[4-(3-pyridinyl)-2-pyrimidinyl]-1,3-benzenediamine and analogues thereof, intermediates useful for the synthesis of Imatinib, or 4-[(4-methyl-1-piperazinyl)methyl]-N-[4-methyl-3-[[4-(3-pyridinyl)-2-pyrimidinyl]amino]phenyl]benzamide.

Abstract: Impurities of lapatinib such as N-{3-chloro-4-[(2-fluorobenzyl)oxy]phenyl}-6-[5-({[2-(methylsulfonyl)ethyl]amino}methyl)furan-2-yl]quinazoline-4-amine compound of formula (I) or a salt thereof: and analytical methods for identifying and quantifying such impurities of Lapatinib and salts thereof are provided. Also provided is Lapatinib containing less than about 0.05 percent of this and related impurities and methods for preparing such pure forms of Lapatinib.

Abstract: Methods for the synthesis of the pharmaceutically active ingredient Lapatinib and the salts thereof are provided. In particular, such methods utilize intermediates in which the hydroxyl function is protected by a tetrahydropyranyl group providing greater solubility of the intermediates in common organic solvents.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the synthesis of Moxifloxacin of Formula (I) and salts thereof by means of a process providing the coupling reaction of 1-cyclopropril-6,7-difluoro-1,4-dihydro-8-methoxy-4-oxo -3-quinolinic acid or ester thereof with (4aS, 7aS) -octahydro-1H-pyrrole[3,4-b]pyridine using a magnesium salt.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of 4-methyl-N3-[4-(3-pyridinyl)-2-pyrimidinyl]-1,3-benzenediamine and analogues thereof, intermediates useful for the synthesis of Imatinib, or 4-[(4-methyl-1-piperazinyl)methyl]-N-[4-methyl-3-[[4-(3-pyridinyl)-2-pyrimidinyl]amino]phenyl]benzamide.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of ?-alkoxycarbonylamino-?-aminoacids and ?,? orthogonally diprotected diaminoacids from ?,?-diaminoacids using 1-alkoxycarbonylbenzotriazoles as protecting agents is disclosed. In an alternative embodiment, carbamoylating agents in the presence of benzotriazoles are used instead of 1-alkoxycarbonylbenzotriazoles. This reaction is preferably applied to the preparation of ?-alkoxycarbonyllysines from lysine. A process for the preparation of t-butoxycarbonylbenzotriazoles and novel complexes of ?-alkoxycarbonylamino-?-aminoacids with benzotriazoles are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention refers to the synthesis of 3-{[(2R)-1-methylpyrrolidin-2-yl]methyl}-5-[2-(phenylsulfonyl)ethyl]-1H-indole, a drug known by the name Eletriptan, or of its salts. In particular, the present invention regards a process for the synthesis of Eletriptan or of its salt, comprising the following steps: a) Salifying the intermediate of Formula (6), using a dicarboxylic acid to obtain a derived salt; b) Optionally, purifying said raw salt obtained according to step a) by solvent crystallization to obtain a purified salt of the intermediate of Formula (6); c) Converting said salt of the intermediate of formula (6) according to step a) or said purified salt according to step b) into an intermediate of formula (10); d) Converting the intermediate of Formula (10) into Eletriptan or its salt.