Abstract: The invention involves a method of preparation of omeprazole by a reaction of 5-methoxy-2-[(4-methoxy-3,5-dimethyl-2-pyridinyl)-methylthio]-1H-benzimidazole with peroxyacetic acid in a two-phase water and chlorinated organic solvent medium, in alkaline pH, subsequent separation of water and organic phases after the reaction and isolation of omeprazole from organic phase.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
March 5, 1999
Date of Patent:
May 8, 2001
Assignee:
Slovakofarma, A.S.
Inventors:
Vendel {haeck over (S)}mahovský, Vladimir Oremus, Katarina Heleyová, Pavol Zlatoidský, Ond{haeck over (r)}ej Gattnar, Ivan Varga, Valdemar {haeck over (S)}talmach, Ladislav Je{haeck over (z)}ek