Abstract: The present description relates to compounds of Formula I (A+ X?), a diastereoisomer, an enantiomer, or a mixture thereof, pharmaceutical composition comprising same and uses thereof for gastrointestinal endoscopic and medical imaging applications, and for the treatment of visceral pain: Where R1 and R2 are as defined herein

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an improved process for producing substantially pure fluorescein, as well as to substantially pure fluorescein compositions prepared by the process. The invention is particularly directed to the provision of pharmaceutical compositions for use in angiography. The substantially pure fluorescein produced by the process of the present invention is low in color, low in sodium chloride content, and substantially free of pyridine.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process conducted in a single reaction vessel for producing a dioxolane nucleoside analogue of formula I or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof; the process comprising the steps of adding a Lewis acid, a silylating agent and a non-silylated purine or pyrimidine base or an analogue thereof to a dioxolane of formula II. The invention also provides a process for producing a dioxolane compound of formula III; by reacting a dioxolane compound of formula IV in a suitable solvent in the presence of DIB and I2, using a suitable source of energy.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an improved process for producing substantially pure fluorescein, as well as to substantially pure fluorescein compositions prepared by the process. The invention is particularly directed to the provision of pharmaceutical compositions for use in angiography. The substantially pure fluorescein produced by the process of the present invention is low in color, low in sodium chloride content, and substantially free of pyridine.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process conducted in a single reaction vessel for producing a dioxolane nucleoside analogue of formula I or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof; the process comprising the steps of adding a Lewis acid, a silylating agent and a non-silylated purine or pyrimidine base or an analogue thereof to a dioxolane of formula II. The invention also provides a process for producing a dioxolane compound of formula III; by reacting a dioxolane compound of formula IV in a suitable solvent in the presence of DIB and I2, using a suitable source of energy.

Abstract: A process is disclosed for preparation of piperidine derivatives, preferably 1,3-dioxolo [4,5-c] piperidin-7-ols such as (3aS, 4R, 7S, 7aR)-2,2,4-trimethyl-1,3-dioxolo [4,5-c] piperidin-7-ol and its polyhydroxylated derivatives. In a preferred process, 2,3-O-isopropylidene-1,4-lactone (A) is reacted with methanesulfonyl chloride to form (3aR, 4S, 6aR) methanesulfonic acid 2,2-dimethyl-6-oxo-tetrahydro-furo[3,4-d][1,3]dioxol-4-ylmethyl (B). Compound (B) is then reacted with methylmagnesium halide to form (3aR, 4S, 6aR)-methanesulfonic acid 6-hydroxy-2,2,6-trimethyl-tetrahydro-furo[3,4-d][1,3]dioxol-4-ylmethyl ester (C), which is reacted with phthalimide to form (3aR, 4S, 6aR)-2-(6-hydroxy-2,2,6-trimethyl-tetrahydro-furo[3,4-d][1,3]dioxol-4-ylmethyl)-isoindole-1,3-dione (D). Compound (D) is reacted with hydrazine to form (3S, 7S, 7aR)-2,2,4-trimethyl-3a,6,7,7a-tetrahydro-[1,3]dioxolo[4,5-c]pyridin-7-ol (E), which is hydrogenated to give the corresponding 1,3-dioxolo [4,5-c] piperidin-7-ol (F).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process conducted in a single reaction vessel for producing a dioxolane nucleoside analogue of formula I or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof; the process comprising the steps of adding a Lewis acid, a silylating agent and a non-silylated purine or pyrimidine base or an analogue thereof to a dioxolane of formula II. The invention also provides a process for producing a dioxolane compound of formula III; by reacting a dioxolane compound of formula IV in a suitable solvent in the presence of DIB and I2, using a suitable source of energy.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of highly pure 1-(mercaptomethyl)-cyclopropaneacetic acid is described. Treatment of 1-(hydroxymethyl)-cyclopropaneacetonitrile with an acid provides the corresponding imino ester and/or halo-amide, which when reacted with thiourea provide the corresponding amide-isothiuronium salt. Hydrolysis of the amide-isothiuronium salt followed by an in situ oxidation allows the facile isolation and purification of 1-[1 -(carboxymethyl)-cyclopropanemethyldisulfanylmethyl]-cyclopropaneacetic acid (also known as 1-(mercaptomethyl)-cyclopropaneacetic acid disulfide). Reduction of the 1-(mercaptomethyl)-cyclopropaneacetic acid disulfide under mild conditions provides the 1-(mercaptomethyl)-cyclopropaneacetic acid with high purity.