Abstract: A process for the preparation of strontium ranelate or a hydrate thereof is provided comprising (a) reacting a tetraester compound of Formula II: wherein R, R1, R2, and R3 are independently a linear or branched C1-C6 alkyl group or a substituted or unsubstituted C3-C12 cyclic group, in the presence of a lithium base and in a solvent with an inorganic acid salt of strontium.

Abstract: Disclosed is a novel potassium salt of esomeprazole in polymorph form X, which can be used in pharmaceutical compositions. Processes for preparing polymorph form X of esomeprazole potassium are also provided.

Abstract: A process for preparing a crystalline form of linezolid is provided comprising (a) providing a solution comprising linezolid in an organic solvent having a boiling point of less than or equal to about 150° C.; (b) adding an anti-solvent having a boiling point greater than or equal to about 50° C. to the solution; and (c) recovering the crystalline form of linezolid.

Abstract: A strontium salt of esomeprazole is provided. A process for preparing a strontium salt of esomeprazole is also provided comprising reacting esomeprazole free base or a sodium, potassium or lithium salt of esomeprazole with a strontium source in one or more solvents.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of strontium ranelate or a hydrate thereof is provided comprising (a) reacting a tetraester compound of Formula II: wherein R, R1, R2, and R3 are independently a linear or branched C1-C6 alkyl group or a substituted or unsubstituted C3-C12 cyclic group, in the presence of a lithium base and in a solvent with an inorganic acid salt of strontium.

Abstract: An improved process for the preparation of key intermediates for tazarotene, 4,4-dimethyl-6-ethynylthiochroman, is provided comprising (a) reacting 4,4-dimethyl-6-acetylthiochroman of the formula with an acid chloride and an amido-group containing compound of the general formula wherein R is hydrogen or a hydrocarbyl of from 1 to 15 carbon atoms and R1 and R2 can be the same or different and are hydrocarbyls of from 1 to 15 carbon atoms or R1 and R2 together with the nitrogen atom to which they are bonded are joined together to form a heterocyclic group, optionally containing one or more additional heterocyclic atoms, or one of R1 and R2 together with the nitrogen atom to which it bonded are joined together with the carbonyl radical to form a heterocyclic group, optionally containing one or more additional heterocyclic atoms to form a ?-chloro vinyl carbonyl compound intermediate of the general formula wherein R has the aforestated meanings; and (b) reacting the ?-chloro vinyl carbonyl compound

Abstract: A process for purifying olmesartan medoxomil is provided comprising (a) dissolving olmesartan medoxomil in a solvent system comprising a ketone and at least one solvent selected from the group consisting of an alcohol-containing solvent, an ester-containing solvent and mixtures thereof to obtain a solution; and (b) recovering substantially pure olmesartan medoxomil. Also disclosed is substantially pure olmesartan medoxomil and pharmaceutical compositions containing same.

Abstract: An improved process for the preparation of key intermediates for tazarotene, 4,4-dimethyl-6-ethynylthiochroman, is provided comprising (a) reacting 4,4-dimethyl-6-acetylthiochroman of the formula with an acid chloride and an amido-group containing compound of the general formula wherein R is hydrogen or a hydrocarbyl of from 1 to 15 carbon atoms and R1 and R2 can be the same or different and are hydrocarbyls of from 1 to 15 carbon atoms or R1 and R2 together with the nitrogen atom to which they are bonded are joined together to form a heterocyclic group, optionally containing one or more additional heterocyclic atoms, or one of R1 and R2 together with the nitrogen atom to which it bonded are joined together with the carbonyl radical to form a heterocyclic group, optionally containing one or more additional heterocyclic atoms to form a ?-chloro vinyl carbonyl compound intermediate of the general formula wherein R has the aforestated meanings; and (b) reacting the ?-chloro vinyl carbonyl compound in