Abstract: Disclosed herein is a process for the preparing (S)-3-(aminomethyl)-5-methylhexanoic acid by optical resolution of (±)-3-(aminomethyl)-5-methylhexanoic acid and a resolving agent employing a suitable solvent.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved process for the preparation of the active pharmaceutical ingredient zolmitriptan. In particular, it relates to an efficient process for the preparation of zolmitriptan and its pharmaceutically acceptable salts and solvates.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved process for the preparation of 10-oxo-10,11-dihydiO-5H-dibenz[b,fjazepine-5-carboxamide (Oxcarbazepine) by reacting 10-methoxy-5H-dibenz[b,f]azepine (10-methoxyiminostilbene) and alkali metal cyanate in presence of ?-hydroxy acids, and also relates to the process for the preparation of carbamazepine from iminostilbene. Further the present invention is directed to the novel crystalline form of 10-methoxy carbamazepine.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel method for the preparation of racemic pregabalin (1) or a single enantiomer thereof, (S)-(+)-3-(aminomethyl)-5-methyl-hexanoic acid (2).

Abstract: A process for preparation of perindopril of formula (II) and salts thereof which is simple, safe, convenient and cost-effective. The process involves reaction of compound of formula (I), wherein X is chlorine or bromine with compound of formula (VII) wherein A signifies that the six-membered ring of the bicyclic system is either saturated or unsaturated to give compound of formula (VIII), wherein A is as defined above, followed by catalytic hydrogenation of the compound of formula (VIII) thus obtained to give the perindopril of formula (II). The above process for the manufacture of perindopril would specifically avoid the use of harmful chemicals like phosgene or costly coupling agents like dicyclohexylcarbodiimide and 1-hydroxybenxotriazole usually used for such manufacture. The process would also not require any intervention of a catalyst and does not require any alkaline or acidic reaction conditions.

Abstract: An improved process for preparation of ceftriaxone sodium of formula (II), is disclosed.

Abstract: A novel 4-halo-2-oxyimino-3-oxo butyric acid-N,N-dimethyl formiminium chloride chlorosulfate of formula (I) useful in the preparation of cephalosporin antibiotics wherein X is chlorine or bromine; R is hydrogen, C1-4 alkyl group, an easily removable hydroxyl protective group, —CH2COOR5, or —C(CH3)2COOR5, wherein R5 is hydrogen or an easily hydrolysable ester group. The compound of formula (I) is prepared by reacting 4-halo-2-oxyimino-3-oxobutyric acid of formula (IV1), wherein X, R and R5 are as defined above, with N,N-dimethylformiminium chloride chlorosulphate of formula (VII) in an organic solvent at a temperature ranging from ?30° C. to ?15° C. The cephalosporins that may be prepared from the intermediate include cefdinir, cefditoren pivoxil, cefepime, cefetamet pivoxil, cefixime, cefmenoxime, cefodizime, cefoselis, cefotaxime, cefpirome, cefpodoxime proxetil, cefquinome, ceftazidime, cefteram pivoxil, ceftiofur, ceftizoxime, ceftriaxone and cefuzonam.

Abstract: An improved process for preparation of ceftriaxone sodium of formula (II), is disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for optically resolving eszopiclone, comprising chiral chromatography. Preferably the process comprises a multi-column continuous process or a simulated moving bed process. Preferably the stationary phase used in the chiral chromatography process comprises an amylose or cellulose derivative of tris(3,5-dimethylphenyl carbamate), or an amylose derivative of tris-?-methylbenzylcarbamate. The process of the present invention has the advantage that it is high yielding and can be carried out on an industrial scale. The present invention also provides eszopiclone, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, obtained by the chiral chromatography process. The eszopiclone or salt thereof is suitable for use as a medicament, for example, for the treatment of anxiety or insomnia.

Abstract: An improved process for preparation of ceftriaxone sodium of formula (II), is disclosed.

Abstract: An improved process for preparation of ceftriaxone sodium of formula (II), is disclosed.

Abstract: A process for preparation of perindopril of formula (II) and salts thereof which is simple, safe convenient and cost-effective. The process involves reaction of compound of formula (I), wherein X is chlorine or bromine with compound of formula (VII) wherein A signifies that the six-membered ring of the bicyclic system is either saturated or unsaturated to give compound of formula (VIII), wherein A is as defined above, followed by catalytic hydrogenation of the compound of formula (VIII) thus obtained to give the perindopril of formula (II). The above process for the manufacture of perindopril would specifically avoid the use of harmful chemicals like phosgene or costly coupling agents like dicyclohexylcarbodiimide and 1-hydroxybenxotriazole usually used for such manufacture. The process would also not require any intervention of a catalyst and does not require any alkaline or acidic reaction conditions.

Abstract: A novel 4-halo-2-oxyimino-3-oxo butyric acid-N,N-dimethyl formiminium chloride chlorosulfate of formula (I) useful in the preparation of cephalosporin antibiotics wherein X is chlorine or bromine; R is hydrogen, C1-4 alkyl group, an easily removable hydroxyl protective group, —CH2COOR5, or —C(CH3)2COOR5, wherein R5 is hydrogen or an easily hydrolysable ester group. The compound of formula (I) is prepared by reacting 4-halo-2-oxyimino-3-oxobutyric acid of formula (IV1), wherein X, R and R5 are as defined above, with N,N-dimethylformiminium chloride chlorosulphate of formula (VII) in an organic solvent at a temperature ranging from ?30° C. to ?15° C. The cephalosporins that may be prepared from the intermediate include cefdinir, cefditoren pivoxil, cefepime, cefetamet pivoxil, cefixime, cefmenoxime, cefodizime, cefoselis, cefotaxime, cefpirome, cefpodoxime proxetil, cefquinome, ceftazidime, cefteram pivoxil, ceftiofur, ceftizoxime, ceftriaxone and cefuzonam.

Abstract: An improved process for preparation of ceftriaxone sodium of formula (II), is disclosed.

Abstract: An improved process for preparation of ceftriaxone sodium of formula (II), is disclosed.

Abstract: This invention relates to reactive derivatives of 2-(2-aminothiazol-4-yl)-2-methoxyimino acetic acid and 1H-tetrazol-1-acetic acid of the following general formula I, ##STR1## wherein ##STR2## as well as to use thereof in the manufacture of cephalosporin antibiotics such as cefotaxime, ceftriaxone and cefazolin.

Abstract: This invention relates to reactive derivatives of 2-(2-aminothiazol-4-yl)-2-methoxyimino acetic acid and 1H-tetrazol-1-acetic acid of the following general formula I, ##STR1## wherein ##STR2## as well as to use thereof in the manufacture of cephalosporin antibiotics such as cefotaxime, ceftriaxone and cefazolin.

Abstract: This invention relates to reactive derivative of 2-(2-amino-4-thiazolyl)-(Z)-2-?(1-tert butoxycarbonyl-l-methylethoxy) imino!acetic acid of the following formula I ##STR1## as well as to the use thereof in the manufacture of cephalosporin antibiotic such as ceftazidime of formula II.

Abstract: This invention relates to reactive derivatives of 2-(2-aminothiazol-4-yl)-2-methoxyimino acetic acid and 1H-tetrazol-1-acetic acid of the following general formula I, ##STR1## wherein R.sub.3 = ##STR2## as well as to use thereof in the manufacture of cephalosporin antibiotics such as cefotaxime, ceftriaxone and cefazolin.