Abstract: The present invention provides a novel and improved process for the preparation of Zonisamide and the intermediates thereof. In one aspect of the present invention, the process provides for: the preparation and isolation of a novel crystalline form of anhydrous 1,2-benzisoxazole-3-methanesulfonic acid of formula 1; the direct chlorination of the acid of formula 1 into its acid chloride of formula 2; and the in situ conversion of the intermediate acid chloride of formula 2 into Zonisamide.

Abstract: The present invention provides a new and useful process for preparing 5-[2-[4-(1,2-benzisothiazol-3-yl)-1-piperazinyl]ethyl]-6-chloro-1,3dihydro-2H-indol-2-one (ziprasidone) and methods for its purification. The process comprises the steps of: (i) mixing 6-chloro-5-(2-chloroethyl)-1,3-dihydro-2H-indol-2-one with either a free base or salt form of 3-(1-piperazinyl)-1,2-benzoisothiazole, in the presence of an alkaline compound and a high-boiling polar organic solvent or mixture of high boiling polar organic solvents, (ii) heating the mixture and stirring for a sufficient amount of time to obtain ziprasidone formation, (iii) cooling the mixture, adding it to water and filtering off the product, (iv) adding water to the product and stirring the suspension, and (v) isolating crude ziprasidone.

Abstract: The present invention provides a novel and improved process for the preparation of Zonisamide and the intermediates thereof. In one aspect of the present invention, the process provides for: the preparation and isolation of a novel crystalline form of anhydrous 1,2-benzisoxazole-3-methanesulfonic acid of formula 1; the direct chlorination of the acid of formula 1 into its acid chloride of formula 2; and the in situ conversion of the intermediate acid chloride of formula 2 into Zonisamide.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of an acid addition salt of ziprasidone base and intermediates thereof comprising exposing the ziprasidone base in solid form to a gaseous acid in a substantially dry environment.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of an acid addition salt of an organic base comprising exposing the organic base in solid form to a gaseous acid, with the proviso that ziprasidone, its acid addition salts and intermediates thereof are excluded.

Abstract: The present invention relates to new and useful processes for the preparation of the anhydrate form of 5-[2-[4-(1,2-benzisothiazol-3-yl)-1-piperazinyl]ethyl]-6-chloro-1,3-dihydro-2H-indol-2-one hydrochloride.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a new and useful amorphous form of ziprasidone hydrochloride (5-[2-[4-(1,2-benzisothiazol-3-yl)-1-piperazinyl]ethyl]-6-chloro-1,3-dihydro-2H-indol-2-one hydrochloride) and preparations thereof.

Abstract: Paroxetine hydrochloride anhydrous designated as Form IV having at least one, some or all of the following characteristics: a) Infrared spectra as shown in FIG. 1 and 2, b) A X-ray powder diffraction pattern as shown in Schedule “C”, c) A melting point of between about 80°0 C. to about 95° C.