Patents by Inventor Donald Hou

Donald Hou has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20090023919
    Abstract: This invention relates to a novel process for the synthesis of Temozolomide, an antitumor compound, and analogs, and to intermediates useful in this novel process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2008
    Publication date: January 22, 2009
    Inventors: Shen-Chun Kuo, Janet L. Mas, Donald Hou
  • Patent number: 7446209
    Abstract: This invention relates to a novel process for the synthesis of Temozolomide, an antitumor compound, and analogs, and to intermediates useful in this novel process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2008
    Assignee: Schering Corporation
    Inventors: Shen-Chun Kuo, Janet L. Mas, Donald Hou
  • Patent number: 7087751
    Abstract: This invention relates to a novel process for the synthesis of Temozolomide, an antitumor compound, and analogs, and to intermediates useful in this novel process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2006
    Assignee: Schering Corporation
    Inventors: Shen-Chun Kuo, Janet L. Mas, Donald Hou
  • Publication number: 20050131227
    Abstract: This invention relates to a novel process for the synthesis of Temozolomide, an antitumor compound, and analogs, and to intermediates useful in this novel process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2005
    Publication date: June 16, 2005
    Inventors: Shen-Chun Kuo, Janet Mas, Donald Hou
  • Publication number: 20020095036
    Abstract: This invention relates to a novel process for the synthesis of Temozolomide, an antitumor compound, and analogs, and to intermediates useful in this novel process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2002
    Publication date: July 18, 2002
    Applicant: Schering Corporation
    Inventors: Shen-Chun Kuo, Janet L. Mas, Donald Hou
  • Patent number: 6307048
    Abstract: Disclosed is a process for preparing a compound of the formula: wherein X1, X2, X3, X4, and X5 are independently selected from the group consisting of H, halo, alkyl, alkoxy, aryl, and aryloxy, and R is a protecting group, in which a compound having the formula wherein X1, X2, X3, X4, and X5 are as defined above, is treated with the following, in any sequence: (a) a non-nucleophilic strong base; (b) a chiral amino alcohol; and (c) a compound having the formula wherein L is a leaving group and R is as defined above. The compounds made by this process are useful intermediates for preparing compounds that are inhibitors of farnesyl protein transferase.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2001
    Assignee: Schering Corporation
    Inventors: Shen-Chun Kuo, Charles F. Bernard, Frank Xing Chen, Donald Hou, Agnes S. Kim-Meade, George G. Wu
  • Patent number: 5670666
    Abstract: Disclosed are a process and intermediates of the formulae ##STR1## wherein X.sup.- is halide, BF.sub.4.sup.-, R.sup.3 SO.sub.3.sup.-, wherein R.sup.3 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl, CF.sub.3, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkylphenyl or phenyl, and Q is a group of the formula ##STR2## wherein R is C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl; useful for preparing benzazepine intermediates of the formula ##STR3## These benzazepine intermediates are useful for preparing benzazepines having activity as selective D1 receptor antagonists.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 1995
    Date of Patent: September 23, 1997
    Assignee: Schering Corporation
    Inventors: Donald Hou, Richard W. Draper, Gary M. Lee, Janet L. Mas
  • Patent number: 5502186
    Abstract: Disclosed are a process and intermediates of the formula ##STR1## wherein R is --CH.sub.3 or --C(O)--OR.sup.1, and R.sup.1 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl or --CH.sub.2 C.sub.6 H.sub.5 ; or the formula ##STR2## wherein: R.sup.2 is H or OH, R is --C(O)OR.sup.1 and R.sup.1 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl or --CH.sub.2 C.sub.6 H.sub.5, or where R.sup.2 is H, R can also be CH.sub.3 ; for preparing benzazepine intermediates of the formula ##STR3## The benzazepine intermediates are useful for preparing benzazepines having activity as selective D1 receptor antagonists.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 1995
    Date of Patent: March 26, 1996
    Assignee: Schering Corporation
    Inventors: Donald Hou, Richard W. Draper, Gary M. Lee, Janet L. Mas
  • Patent number: 5463051
    Abstract: Disclosed are a process and intermediates of the formulae ##STR1## wherein X.sup.- is halide, BF.sub.4.sup.-, R.sup.3 SO.sub.3.sup.-, wherein R.sup.3 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl, CF.sub.3, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkylphenyl or phenyl, and Q is a group of the formula ##STR2## wherein R is C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl; useful for preparing benzazepine intermediates of the formula ##STR3## These benzazepine intermediates are useful for preparing benzazepines having activity as selective D1 receptor antagonists.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 1993
    Date of Patent: October 31, 1995
    Assignee: Schering Corporation
    Inventors: Donald Hou, Richard W. Draper, Gary M. Lee, Janet L. Mas, Ingrid Mergelsberg
  • Patent number: 5461147
    Abstract: Disclosed are a process and intermediates of the formula ##STR1## wherein R is --CH.sub.3 or --C(O)--OR.sup.1, and R.sup.1 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl or --CH.sub.2 C.sub.6 H.sub.5 ; or the formula ##STR2## wherein: R.sup.2 is H or OH, R is --C(O)OR.sup.1 and R.sup.1 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl or --CH.sub.2 C.sub.6 H.sub.5, or where R.sup.2 is H, R can also be CH.sub.3 ; for preparing benzazepine intermediates of the formula ##STR3## The benzazepine intermediates are useful for preparing benzazepines having activity as selective D1 receptor antagonists.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 1993
    Date of Patent: October 24, 1995
    Assignee: Schering Corporation
    Inventors: Donald Hou, Richard W. Draper, Gary M. Lee, Janet L. Mas
  • Patent number: 5349099
    Abstract: Disclosed is a process for preparing allylic halides of the formula I ##STR1## wherein X is Cl, Br or I, for use as intermediates in the synthesis of substituted tetrahydrofuran azole anti-fungal agents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 1993
    Date of Patent: September 20, 1994
    Assignee: Schering Corporation
    Inventors: Shen-Chun Kuo, Donald Hou, Zheng-Yun Zhan
  • Patent number: 5053502
    Abstract: There is disclosed a compound represented by the formula ##STR1## where P is a hydroxy protecting group.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 1990
    Date of Patent: October 1, 1991
    Assignee: Schering Corporation
    Inventors: Donald Hou, Yee-Shing Wong, Dinesh Gala, Martin Steinman
  • Patent number: 4992591
    Abstract: A method for producing a compound of the formula ##STR1## wherein: R.sup.1, R.sup.11 and R.sup.12 may be the same or different and each is hydrogen or alkyl;Q is methylene, --O-- or --S--;m and n are independently variable and may each have a value of 0, 1 or 2;X is hydrogen, halo, alkyl, alkylthio, alkylsulfinyl, alkylsulfonyl, hydroxy, alkoxy or trifluoromethyl;Y is hydrogen, hydroxy, alkoxy, ##STR2## --N(R.sup.1).sub.2, ##STR3## where R.sup.1 is as defined above; ring t represents a fused thiophene or fused benzene ring, said fused benzene ring optionally being substituted with a substituent Z as defined below; andZ is X as defined above, amino, alkylamino or ##STR4## {wherein R.sup.10 is hydrogen, alkyl or aryl}, comprising reacting a compound of formula II or formula III ##STR5## with a compound of the formula where Hal is a halogen; andR.sup.13 is acetyl, or Si(R.sup.14).sub.3 where each R.sup.14 independently is alkyl or aryl is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 1989
    Date of Patent: February 12, 1991
    Assignee: Schering Corporation
    Inventors: Donald Hou, Janet L. Mas
  • Patent number: 4948885
    Abstract: There is disclosed a compound represented by the formula ##STR1## wherein each P is hydrogen or a hydroxy protecting group and R and R' are each the same and are hydrogen, ##STR2## wherein R" is lower alkyl and R'" is a carboxy protecting group. The compounds are useful as intermediates for preparing penems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 1989
    Date of Patent: August 14, 1990
    Assignee: Schering-Plough Corp.
    Inventors: Donald Hou, Yee-Shing Wong, Dinesh Gala, Martin Steinman
  • Patent number: 4876338
    Abstract: A multi-step stereospecific process for preparing (3S,4R,5R)-1-(allyloxycarbonyl)-methyl-3-(1-hydroxyethyl)-4-beta-naphthoxy thi ocarbonylthio-2-azetidinone, stereoisomers thereof or hydroxy protected analogs thereof from anhydropenicillin. The azetidinones are intermediates useful for producing penems which are a known group or antibacterial compounds. The process involves protecting the hydroxy group of anhydropenicillin with a readily removable hydroxy protecting group, then reacting the resulting compound by treatment with oxygen and cuprous chloride in methanol, followed by reaction with ozone to produce a hydroxy protected dithiobis azetidinone and convert the methylidene groups originally in the 2-position of anhydropenicillin and in the bis-compound, to a (methoxycarbonyl)-carbonyl group. The resulting compound is converted to the unprotected dithiobis compound by reaction with ammonium hydroxide, then allyliodoacetate followed by an acid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 1988
    Date of Patent: October 24, 1989
    Assignee: Schering Corporation
    Inventors: Donald Hou, Yee-Shing Wong, Dinesh Gala, Martin Steinman
  • Patent number: 4767853
    Abstract: A multi-step stereospecific process for preparing (3S,4R,5R)-1-(allyloxycarbonyl)-methyl-3-(1-hydroxyethyl)-4-beta-naphthoxy thiocarbonylthio-2-azetidinones, stereoisomers thereof or hydroxy protected analogs thereof from anhydropenicillin. The azetidinones are intermediates useful for producing penems which are a known group of antibacterial compounds. The process involves protecting the hydroxy group of anhydropenicillin with a readily removable hydroxy protecting group, then converting the resulting compound by ozonolysis followed by reaction with a trialklyl phosphite, then hydrolysis to remove the methylidene group at the 2-position of anhydropenicillin. The resulting compound is converted to the unprotected 4-beta-naphthoxy thiocarbonylthio derivative by reaction with allyl alcohol and HCl followed by reaction with O-2-napththalenylcarbonochloridothioate, or to the protected compound by reaction with silver imidazolate and allyl alcohol followed by reaction with O-2-naphthalenylcarbonochloridothioate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 1986
    Date of Patent: August 30, 1988
    Assignee: Schering Corporation
    Inventor: Donald Hou