Abstract: Disclosed is a novel dicarboxylic acid salt of sibutramine, which has good physicochemical properties. Also disclosed are a method of preparing the compound and a pharmaceutical composition comprising the compound.

Abstract: The present invention relates to new compounds directly increasing kinase activity of p90 ribosomal S6 kinase 1 (RSK1), a pharmaceutical composition comprising them as active ingredient, a use thereof to prevent or treat hepatic fibrosis or cirrhosis, and a method for preventing or treating hepatic fiborsis or cirrhosis, comprising administering a therapeutically effective amount of the composition to mammal.

Abstract: Provided is a method for preparing oltipraz. The method includes reacting methyl 2-methyl-3-(pyrazin-2-yl)-3oxopropionate with phosphorus pentasulfide in the presence of a mixed solvent of toluene and xylene, followed by recrystallization.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a processing method for preparing lovastatin and simvastatin which comprises the steps of (1) performing lactonization of mevinic acid and its homologous compounds in the presence of a mixed organic solvent without an acid catalyst through nitrogen sweep; and (2) making crystals. In the process of the present invention, lovastatin and simvastatin highly purified can be produced in a high yield and especially, heterodimers formed as a by-product can be reduced remarkably. Therefore, the processing method of the present invention can be convenient and economical.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing lovastatin and simvastatin which comprises (1) performing step of a lactonization of mevinic acid and analog thereof compounds in the presence of a dehydrating agent and without an acid catalyst under nitrogen sweep; and then (2) making step of crystals at a high temperature. In the process of the present invention, lovastatin and simvastatin highly purified can be produced in a high yield and especially, heterodimers formed as a by-product can be reduced in an amount remarkably. Therefore, the process of the present invention is convenient and economical.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a processing method for preparing lovastatin and simvastatin which comprises the steps of (1) performing lactonization of mevinic acid and its homologous compounds in the presence of a mixed organic solvent without an acid catalyst through nitrogen sweep; and (2) making crystals. In the process of the present invention, lovastatin and simvastatin highly purified can be produced in a high yield and especially, heterodimers formed as a by-product can be reduced remarkably. Therefore, the processing method of the present invention can be convenient and economical.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for producing Simvastatin comprising acylating 6(R)-[2-(8′(S)-hydroxy-2′(S), 6′(R)-dimethyl-1′, 2′, 6′, 7′, 8′, 8′a(R)-hexahydronaphthyl-1′(S)ethyl-4(R)-t-butyldimethylsilyloxy-3,4,5,6-tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-on with the carboxylic acid compound of formula (VI): wherein R is methyl, ethyl, propyl, n-butyl, t-butyl or phenyl, and hydroxylating the resulting compound.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing lovastatin and simvastatin which comprises (1) performing step of a lactonization of mevinic acid and analog thereof compounds in the presence of a dehydrating agent and without an acid catalyst under nitrogen sweep; and then (2) making step of crystals at a high temperature. In the process of the present invention, lovastatin and simvastatin highly purified can be produced in a high yield and especially, heterodimers formed as a by-product can be reduced in an amount remarkably. Therefore, the process of the present invention is convenient and economical.