Abstract: The present invention provides a process for preparing a compound of formula: (Formula XI and XII) (XI) (XII) wherein X, Y, Z, A, B and E are as defined herein, by reacting a compound of formula: (Formula XIII) (XIII) with a compound of formula: (Formula XIV and XV) (XIV) (XV) respectively, in the presence of a transition metal catalyst, a ligand suitable for use with 15 the catalyst and a reducing agent. The invention also provides novel intermediates.

Abstract: The present invention provides a process for preparing a compound of formula: (Formula XI and XII) (XI) (XII) wherein X, Y, Z, A, B and E are as defined herein, by reacting a compound of formula: (Formula XIII) (XIII) with a compound of formula: (Formula XIV and XV) (XIV) (XV) respectively, in the presence of a transition metal catalyst, a ligand suitable for use with 15 the catalyst and a reducing agent. The invention also provides novel intermediates.

Abstract: The present invention provides a process for preparing a compound of formula: (Formula XI and XII) (XI) (XII) wherein X, Y, Z, A, B and E are as defined herein, by reacting a compound of formula: (Formula XIII) (XIII) with a compound of formula: (Formula XIV and XV) (XIV) (XV) respectively, in the presence of a transition metal catalyst, a ligand suitable for use with 15 the catalyst and a reducing agent. The invention also provides novel intermediates.

Abstract: The present invention provides a process for preparing a compound of formula: (Formula XI and XII) (XI) (XII) wherein X, Y, Z, A, B and E are as defined herein, by reacting a compound of formula: (Formula XIII) (XIII) with a compound of formula: (Formula XIV and XV) (XIV) (XV) respectively, in the presence of a transition metal catalyst, a ligand suitable for use with 15 the catalyst and a reducing agent. The invention also provides novel intermediates.

Abstract: The invention provides a process for producing a compound of formula (I), wherein Y is selected from the group consisting of CH3, CH2OH, CH2CH2OH, CH2Br and Br; comprising the steps of: (i) reacting a compound of formula (II), wherein OX represents hydroxy or O?M+, in which M+ is a cation selected from Li+, Na+ and K+, and Y is as defined above; with trans-cinnamaldehyde (III), in the presence of a secondary amine compound; then (ii) treating the product of the preceding step with acid to afford the compound of formula (I). The above process may also be used in the production of tolterodine and fesoterodine, which are useful in the treatment of overactive bladder.

Abstract: The invention provides a process for producing a compound of formula (I), wherein Y is selected from the group consisting of CH3, CH2OH, CH2CH2OH, CH2Br and Br; comprising the steps of: (i) reacting a compound of formula (II), wherein OX represents hydroxy or O?M+, in which M+ is a cation selected from Li+, Na+ and K+, and Y is as defined above; with trans-cinnamaldehyde (III), in the presence of a secondary amine compound; then (ii) treating the product of the preceding step with acid to afford the compound of formula (I). The above process may also be used in the production of tolterodine and fesoterodine, which are useful in the treatment of overactive bladder.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the preparation of compounds of formula (I) wherein Q1 is a group selected from formulae (II) & (III) and a group *-NR6-Q2-A or, if appropriate, their pharmaceutically acceptable salts and/or isomers, tautomers, solvates or isotopic variations thereof, as well as intermediates used in said process.

Abstract: The invention provides a process for the preparation of a compound of the formula: or an acid addition or base salt thereof, wherein R is phenyl optionally substituted by 1 to 3 substituents each independently selected from halo and trifluoromethyl; R1 is C1–C6 alkyl; and “Het” is pyrimidinyl optionally substituted by 1 to 3 substituents each independently selected from C1–C4 alkyl, C1–C4 alkoxy, halo, oxo, benzyl and benzyloxy, comprising reaction of a compound of the formula: wherein R is as previously defined for a compound of the formula (I), with a compound of the formula: wherein R1 and “Het” are as previously defined for a compound of the formula (I) and X is chloro, bromo or iodo, in the presence of zinc, iodine and/or a Lewis acid and an aprotic organic solvent: said process being optionally followed by conversion of the compound of the formula (I) to an acid addition or base salt thereof.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I), their salts and prodrugs thereof, where the substituents are as defined herein are disclosed as opiate binding agents useful in the treatment of opiate-mediated conditions. Also described are processes for making such substances.

Abstract: The invention provides a process for the production of a compound of formula (A), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof, wherein R1, R2, R3, and R4 are as defined herein.

Abstract: The invention presents compounds of formula (I), where R represents H or a suitable carboxylic acid protecting group, which are intermediates in the preparation of therapeutic fused bicyclic amino acids.

Abstract: The invention provides a process for the preparation of a compound of the formula: or an acid addition or base salt thereof, wherein R is phenyl optionally substituted by 1 to 3 substituents each independently selected from halo and trifluoromethyl; R1 is C1-C6 alkyl; and “Het” is pyrimidinyl optionally substituted by 1 to 3 substituents each independently selected from C1-C4 alkyl, C1-C4 alkoxy, halo, oxo, benzyl and benzyloxy, comprising reaction of a compound of the formula: ?wherein R is as previously defined for a compound of the formula (I), with a compound of the formula: ?wherein R1 and “Het” are as previously defined for a compound of the formula (I) and X is chloro, bromo or iodo, in the presence of zinc, iodine and/or a Lewis acid and an aprotic organic solvent: said process being optionally followed by conversion of the compound of the formula (I) to an acid addition or base salt thereof.

Abstract: The invention presents compounds of formula (I), 1

Abstract: The present invention relates to a mutual prodrug of amlodipine and atorvastatin, pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts thereof, pharmaceutical compositions thereof and the use of said prodrug and its salts in the manufacture of medicaments for the treatment of atherosclerosis, angina pectoris, combined hypertension and hyperlipidaemia and the management of cardiac risk.

Abstract: The present invention relates to amlodipine free base in a crystalline form, to pharmaceutical formulations comprising such material, processes of manufacture and its use in therapy.

Abstract: The invention provides a process for the preparation of a compound of the formula: 1

Abstract: A process for the preparation of a compound of the formula: or an acid addition or base salt thereof, wherein R is phenyl optionally substituted by 1 to 3 substituents each independently selected from halo and trifluoromethyl; R1 is C1-C6 alkyl; and “Het” is pyrimidinyl optionally substituted by 1 to 3 substituents each independently selected from C1-C4 alkyl, C1-C4 alkoxy, halo, oxo, benzyl and benzyloxy, comprising reacting a compound of the formula: with a compound of the formula wherein X is chloro, bromo or iodo, the reaction taking place in the presence of zinc; at least one of iodine or a Lewis acid; and an aprotic organic solvent: optionally further reacting the resulting compound with an acid or base to form the corresponding acid addition or base salt thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to amlodipine free base in a crystalline form, to pharmaceutical formulations comprising such material, processes of manufacture and its use in therapy.

Abstract: The invention provides a process for the production of a compound of formula (A), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof, 1

Abstract: The present invention is concerned with means for stabilizing amlodipine maleate to prevent the formation of unwanted Michael adduct and with stabilized pharmaceutical compositions obtained thereby.