Abstract: The present invention relates to novel processes for the preparation of apremilast of formula I, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: Amorphous rifaximin, methods of making it, and pharmaceutical compositions containing it. Also described are methods of converting amorphous rifaximin to crystalline rifaximin and vice versa.

Abstract: A novel and improved process for preparation of bortezomib mannitol ester is derived, which process avoids excessive use of solvents, involves convenient, industrially feasible and economical techniques, and provides improvements in purity over processes known in the art.

Abstract: There is provided a complex comprising rifaximin and a complexing agent, wherein the complexing agent is a polyvinyl pyrrolidone (PVP) or a cyclodextrin. There is also provided a process for preparing the complex, a pharmaceutical composition including the complex and therapeutic uses of the complex.

Abstract: There is provided a complex comprising rifaximin and a complexing agent, wherein the complexing agent is a polyvinyl pyrrolidone (PVP) or a cyclodextrin. There is also provided a process for preparing the complex, a pharmaceutical composition including the complex and therapeutic uses of the complex.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel polymorph of nilotinib hydrochloride (Form X), to processes for its preparation, to pharmaceutical compositions containing the same and to its use in medicine.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel process for the synthesis of everolimus of formula (I): and intermediates thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing serotonin reuptake inhibitors of formula (I) and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, (Formula (I)) wherein, R1, R2, R3, l, m, n and Z are as defined in the specification.

Abstract: Amorphous rifaximin, methods of making it, and pharmaceutical compositions containing it. Also described are methods of converting amorphous rifaximin to crystalline rifaximin and vice versa.

Abstract: Amorphous methyl((1S)-1-(((2S)-2-(5-(4?-(2-((2S)-1-((2S)-2-((methoxycarbonyl)amino)-3-methylbutanoyl)-2-pyrrolidinyl)-1H-imidazol-5-yl)-4-biphenylyl)-1H-imidazol-2-yl)-1-pyrrolidinyl) carbonyl)-2-methylpropyl) carbamate free base, amorphous methyl((1S)-1-(((2S)-2-(5-(4?-(2-((2S)-1-((2S)-2-((methoxycarbonyl)amino)-3-methylbutanoyl)-2-pyrrolidinyl)-1H-imidazol-5-yl)-4-biphenylyl)-1H-imidazol-2-yl)-1-pyrrolidinyl) carbonyl)-2-methylpropyl) carbamate dihydrochloride, methods of making them, and pharmaceutical compositions containing them.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an environmentally friendly process for preparing rivaroxaban. The present invention provides a process for preparing rivaroxaban of formula I, the process comprising: reacting a compound of formula VI with a base in the presence of a solvent to form a compound of formula VII; and condensing the compound of formula VII with a compound of formula VIII or a compound of formula IX in the presence of a solvent to prepare rivaroxaban of formula I, wherein the solvent used in both steps comprises water.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a novel process for the preparation of macrocyclic ketone analogs of halichondrin B or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof and to novel intermediates which are produced during the course of carrying out the novel process.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel process for the synthesis of everolimus of formula (I): and intermediates thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an efficient process for the separation of diastereomers of 9-[(R)-2-[[(R,S)-[[(S)-1-(Isopropoxycarbonyl)ethyl]amino]-phenoxyphosphinyl]methoxy]propyl]adenine and to a process for preparing 9-[(R)-2-[[(R)-[[(S)-1-(Isopropoxycarbonyl)ethyl]amino]phenoxyphosphinyl]methoxy]propyl]adenine and 9-[(R)-2-[[(S)-[[(S)-1-(Isopropoxycarbonyl)ethyl]amino]phenoxyphosphinyl]methoxy]propyl]adenine.

Abstract: The present invention provides improved processes for the preparation of Bortezomib, tert -butyl[1-({(1S)-3-methyl-1-[(3aS,4S,6S,7aS)-3a,5,5-trimethylhexahydro-4,6-methano-1,3,2-benzodioxaborol-2-yl]butyl}amino)-1-oxo-3-phenylpropan-2-yl]carbamate of formula (IV) and N-{(1S)-3-methyl-1-[(3aS,4S,6S,7aS)-3a,5,5-trimethylhexahydro-4,6-methano-1,3,2-benzodioxaborol-2-yl]butyl} phenylalanine of formula (V). Compound (IV) is prepared by coupling (1R)-3-methyl-1-[(3aS,4S,6S,7aR)-3a,5,5-trimethyl-hexahydro-4,6-methano-1,3,2-benzodioxaborol-2-yl]butan-1-amine of formula (II) or its salt with N-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)-L -phenylalanine of formula (III) in a first solvent in the presence of a first coupling agent and a first base, wherein the coupling process does not comprise solvent exchange. Compound (V) is prepared by deprotecting compound (IV) using an alcoholic solution of an inorganic acid.

Abstract: Amorphous rifaximin, methods of making it, and pharmaceutical compositions containing it. Also described are methods of converting amorphous rifaximin to crystalline rifaximin and vice versa.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an efficient process for the separation of diastereomers of 9-[(R)-2-[[(R,S)-[[(S)-1-(Isopropoxycarbonyl)ethyl]amino]-phenoxyphosphinyl]methoxy]propyl]adenine and to a process for preparing 9-[(R)-2-[[(R)-[[(S)-1-(Isopropoxycarbonyl)ethyl]amino]phenoxyphosphinyl]methoxy]propyl]adenine and 9-[(R)-2-[[(S)-[[(S)-1-(Isopropoxycarbonyl)ethyl]amino]phenoxyphosphinyl]methoxy]propyl]adenine.

Abstract: A novel and improved process for preparation of bortezomib mannitol ester is derived, which process avoids excessive use of solvents, involves convenient, industrially feasible and economical techniques, and provides improvements in purity over processes known in the art.

Abstract: There is provided a process for the preparation of sitagliptin or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and a process for the preparation of intermediate compounds useful in the preparation of sitagliptin. In particular, there is provided a process comprising condensing 3-tert-butoxycarbonylamino-4-(2,4,5-trifluorophenyl)butyric acid of formula (II) with 3-(trifluoromethyl)-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-[1,2,4]triazolo[4,3-a]pyrazine of formula (III) or a salt thereof in presence of a catalyst to obtain (R)-tert-butyl-4-oxo-4-(3-(trifluoromethyl)-5,6-dihydro-[1,2,4]-triazolo[4,3-a]pyrazin-7(8H)-yl)-1-(2,4,5-trifluorophenyl)butan-2-yl-carbamate of formula (IV) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. The catalyst is represented by the compound of formula (V). Compound of formula (IV) or its pharmaceutically acceptable salt obtained may be deprotected to obtain a compound of formula (I).

Abstract: The present invention provides a compound of the Formula (I) wherein R is 9-isopropyl-9H-purin-6-amine; 2-amino-9-isopropyl-1H-purin-6(9H)-one; 4-amino-1-isopropyl pyrimidin-2(1H)-one; or 1-isopropyl-5-methylpyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione, R? is —CH2OC(O)R?, and R? is —C(CH3)3 or —CH(CH3)2 including pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. The present invention also provides a process for preparing a compound of formula (Ia) and a compound of formula (I) for use in treating a viral infection.