Abstract: According to the present invention, 2-chloroethoxy-acetic acid-N,N-dimethylamide of the Formula (I) is prepared by reacting 2-hydroxyethoxy-acetic acid-N,N-dimethylamide of the Formula (II) in a solvent optionally in the presence of a catalyst with thionyl chloride and removing the solvent by distillation.

Abstract: The invention provides a process for the preparation of high purity meloxicam of the Formula (II). The meloxicam raw product is reacted with the solution of potassium hydroxide or potassium carbonate, whereby high purity meloxicam potassium salt monohydrate is produced. Said salt is subsequently treated with mineral or organic acid to yield high-purity meloxicam.

Abstract: The invention provides a process for the preparation of high purity meloxicam of the Formula (II). The meloxicam raw product is reacted with the solution of potassium hydroxide or potassium carbonate, whereby high purity meloxicam potassium sait monohydrate is produced. Said sait is subsequently treated with mineral or organic acid to yield high-purity meloxicam.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the preparation of 2-methyl-4-(4-methylpiperazin-1-yl)-10H-thieno-[2,3-b][1,5]benzodiazepine (olanzapine) of the formula (I) by reacting 4-amino-2-methyl-10H-thieno[2,3-b][1/5]benzodiazepine hydrochloride of the formula (II) with N-methylpiperazine in an organic solvent, which comprises carrying out the reaction in the mixture of toluene and 1,3-dimethyl-2-imidazolidinone. The invention also encompasses new 2-methyl-4-(4-methylpiperazin-1-yl)-10H-thieno[2,3-b] [1,5]benzodiazepine dihydrochloride trihydrate of the formula (IB), the preparation thereof and pharmaceutical compositions comprising said new compound.

Abstract: The invention provides a process for the preparation of high purity meloxicam of the Formula (II). The meloxicam raw product is reacted with the solution of potassium hydroxide or potassium carbonate, whereby high purity meloxicam potassium salt monohydrate is produced. Said salt is subsequently treated with mineral or organic acid to yield high-purity meloxicam.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the preparation of 2-methyl-4-(4-methylpiperazin-1-yl)-10H-thieno-[2,3-b][1,5]benzodiazepine (olanzapine) of the formula (I) by reacting 4-amino-2-methyl-10H-thieno [2,3-b][1/5]benzodiazepine hydrochloride of the formula (II) with N-methylpiperazine in an organic solvent, which comprises carrying out the reaction in the mixture of toluene and 1,3-dimethyl-2-imidazolidinone. The invention also encompasses new 2-methyl-4-(4-methylpiperazin-1-yl)-10H-thieno [2,3-b][1,5]benzodiazepine dihydrochloride trihydrate of the formula (IB), the preparation thereof and pharmaceutical compositions comprising said new compound.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of {2-[4-(?-phenyl-p-chlorobenzyl)-piperazin-1-yl]-ethoxy}-acetic acid-N,N-dimethylamide of the Formula (I) and enantiomers thereof. The compound of the Formula (I) or enantiomers thereof are important pharmaceutical intermediates suitable for direct transformation into non-sedating antihistamine type pharmaceutical active ingredients cetirizine and levocetirizine.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a new method of preparation of the polymorph form 1 of methyl (S)-(+)-(2-chlorophenyl)-2-(6,7-dihydro-4H-thieno[3,2-c]pyridine-5-yl-acetate hydrogensulfate of the formula (I)

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the preparation of 3-{2-[4-(6-fluoro-1,2-benzisoxazol-3-yl)-1-piperidinyl]ethyl}-6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-2-methyl-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-4-one of the Formula (I), and pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts thereof by subjecting the oxime of the Formula (II), to ring-closure in the presence of an alkali hydroxide, alkali carbonate or alkali-C1-4 alkoxide in an inert organic solvent, converting the base of the Formula I thus obtained into an acid addition salt or setting free the base of the Formula I from an acid addition salt thereof which comprises reacting a halogen derivative of the general Formula (XIV), (wherein Hal is halogen) with piperidine oxime derivative of the Formula (V), or an acid addition salt thereof in the presence of a base, and using by the ring-closure of the oxime of the Formula II formed a C1-4-alkanol as inert solvent.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a new method of preparation of the polymorph form 1 of methyl (S)-(+)-(2-chlorophenyl)-2-(6,7-dihydro4H-thieno[3,2-c]pyridine-5-yl-acetate hydrogensulfate of the formula (I).

Abstract: The invention relates to new crystalline forms I and II of (4R-cis)-6-[2-[3-phenyl-4-(phenyl-carbamoyl)-2-(4-fluoro-phenyl)-5-(1- methyl-ethyl)-pyrrol-1-yl]-ethyl]-2,2-dimethyl-[1,3]dioxane-4-yl-acetic acid-tertiary butyl ester of the Formula (I) and a process for the preparation thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to new crystalline forms I and II of (4R-cis)-6-[2-[3-phenyl-4-(phenyl-carbamoyl)-2-(4-fluoro-phenyl)-5-(1-methyl-ethyl)-pyrrol-1-yl]-ethyl]-2,2-dimethyl-[1,3]dioxane-4-yl-acetic acid-tertiary butyl ester of the Formula (I) and a process for the preparation thereof. The new polymorphs of the present invention are useful pharmaceutical intermediates which can be used in the preparation of the hydroxymethyl-glutaryl coenzyme (HMG-COA) reducing enzyme inhibitor having the INN (International Non-proprietory Name) atorvastatin.

Abstract: A process is disclosed for the preparation of amorphous atorvastatin calcium which comprises dissolving crude atorvastatin calcium in a lower alkanol containing 2 to 4 carbon atoms or a mixture of such alkanols under heating and, after cooling, isolating the precipitated amorphous atorvastatin calcium.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the preparation of amorphous atorvastatin calcium by recrystallization of crude atorvastatin from an organic solvent which comprises dissolving crude amorphous atorvastatin calcium in a lower alkanol containing 2-4 carbon atoms or a mixture of such alkanols under heating and isolating the amorphous atorvastatin calcium precipitated after cooling. The atorvastatin calcium obtained is a known valuable agent useful in treating hyperlipidemia and hypercholestrolemia.

Abstract: The invention refers to a novel process for the preparation of cetirizine of formula (I) as well as to novel {2-[4-(&agr;-phenyl-p-chloro-benzyl)piperazin-1-yl]ethoxy}acetamides of formula II, wherein R1 and R2 represent, independently, a C1-4 alkyl group optionally substituted by a phenyl group, a C2-4 alkenyl group or a cyclohexyl group, or R1 and R2 form together with the adjacent nitrogen atom a morpholino group. According to the novel process, an acetamide of formula (II) is hydrolized, if desired in the presence of a phase transfer catalyst, to obtain cetirizine.