Abstract: the present invention relates to macrolide compounds endowed with antiinflammatory activity and more particularly relates to new stable crystalline forms of a macrolide derivative with antiinflammatory activity, processes for the preparation of such forms, pharmaceutical compositions containing them as active ingredient and the use of said crystalline forms for the treatment of inflammatory diseases.

Abstract: A process and new oxazolinic intermediates for the preparation of 4-(8-chloro-5,6-dihydro-11H-benzo-[5,6]-clohepta-[1,2-b]-pyridin-11-ylide-ne)-1-piperidinecarboxylic acid ethyl ester (loratadine) is described. The process starts from 2-(4,4-dimethyl-4,5-dihydrooxazol-2-yl)-3-methyl-pyridine, a new intermediate to obtain loratadine. 2-(4,4-dimethyl-4,5-dihydro-oxazol-2-yl)-3-methyl-pyridine is condensed with 3-chloro-benzyl-chloride and the resultant product is treated with Grignard reagent of 4-chloro-N-methyl-piperidine. [3-(2-(3-chloro-phenyl)-ethyl]-pyridin-2-yl-]-1-(methyl-piperidin-4-yl)-methanone is obtained for subsequent hydrolysis. Starting from this last compound it is possible to obtain loratadine with known methods.

Abstract: A process and new oxazolinic intermediates for the preparation of 4-(8-chloro-5,6-dihydro-11H-benzo-[5,6]-cyclohepta-[1,2-b]-pyridin-11-ylidene)-1-piperidinecarboxylic acid ethyl ester (loratadine) is described. The process starts from 2-(4,4-dimethyl-4,5-dihydrooxazol-2-yl)-3-methyl-pyridine, a new intermediate to obtain loratadine. 2-(4,4-dimethyl-4, 5-dihydrooxazol-2-yl)-3-methyl-pyridine is condensed with 3-chloro-benzyl-chloride and the resultant product is treated with Grignard reagent of 4-chloro-N-methyl-piperidine. [3-(2-(3-chloro-phenyl)-ethyl]-pyridin-2-yl]-1-(methyl-piperidin-4-yl)-methanone is obtained for subsequent hydrolysis. Starting from this last compound it is possible to obtain loratadine with known methods.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of gabapentin and, more particularly, it relates to a precipitation process of gabapentin by acidification of an aqueous solution deriving from the Hofmann rearrangement of 1,1-cyclohexanediacetic acid monoamide.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of gabapentin which comprises the passage of a gabapentin inorganic salt through a strong cationic ionic exchange resin, the elution of gabapentin fixed on the column, the concentration of the resultant solution and the cristallization from organic solvent, characterized in that the elution of gabapentin fixed on the column is carried out by using an ammonia and alkaline hydroxide aqueous solution, is described.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of gabapentin comprising the passage of a salt of the same through a ionic exchange resin of strong cationic type, the elution of the gabapentin which has fixed onto the column and the crystallization from organic solvent, characterized in that the resin is regenerated by using a mineral acid in a molar quantity between 50 and 90%, is described.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of gabapentin and, more particularly, it relates to a precipitation process of gabapentin by acidification of an aqueous solution deriving from the Hofmann rearrangement of 1,1-cyclohexanediacetic acid monoamide.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of gabapentin which comprises the passage of a gabapentin inorganic salt through a strong cationic ionic exchange resin, the elution of gabapentin fixed on the column, the concentration of the resultant solution and the cristallization from organic solvent, characterized in that the elution of gabapentin fixed on the column is carried out by using an ammonia and alkaline hydroxide aqueous solution, is described.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of gabapentin comprising the passage of a salt of the same through a ionic exchange resin of strong cationic type, the elution of the gabapentin which has fixed onto the column and the crystallization from organic solvent, characterized in that the resin is regenerated by using a mineral acid in a molar quantity between 50 and 90%, is described.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a crystalline polymorph of bazedoxifene acetate, compositions containing the same, preparations thereof, and uses thereof.

Abstract: A process and new oxazolinic intermediates for the preparation of 4-(8-chloro-5,6-dihydro-11H-benzo-[5,6]-clohepta-[1,2-b]-pyridin-11-ylidene)-1-piperidinecarboxylic acid ethyl ester (loratadine) is described. The process starts from 2-(4,4-dimethyl-4,5-dihydrooxazol-2-yl)-3-methyl-pyridine, a new intermediate to obtain loratadine. 2-(4,4-dimethyl-4,5-dihydrooxazol-2-yl)-3-methyl-pyridine is condensed with 3-chloro-benzyl-chloride and the resultant product is treated with Grignard reagent of 4-chloro-N-methyl-piperidine. [3-(2-(3-chloro-phenyl)-ethyl]-pyridin-2-yl]-1-(methyl-piperidin-4-yl)-methanone is obtained for subsequent hydrolysis. Starting from this last compound it is possible to obtain loratadine with known methods.

Abstract: A process for producing an omega-functionalized aliphatic carboxylic acid starting from cyclohexanone and omega-functionalized .alpha.-olefins or acrylic esters. The process comprises an addition step, an oxidation step, an isomerization step, and one or more hydrogenation steps. The process allows to use raw materials that are available at low cost and to achieve high selectivity and high yield with industrially simple steps. The process includes the production of new intermediate products, including 2-oxepanone-7-substituted products.

Abstract: A process for producing an omega-functionalized aliphatic carboxylic acid starting from cyclohexanone and omega-functionalized .alpha.-olefins. The process comprises an addition step, an oxidation step, an isomerization step, one or more hydrogenation steps and hydrolysis. The process allows to use raw materials that are available at low cost and to achieve high selectivity and high yield with industrially simple steps. The process includes the production of new intermediate products.

Abstract: A process for producing coumarin and substituted coumarins starting from substituted hexahydrocoumarins or from substituted dihydrocoumarins. The process includes dehydrogenation in the presence of catalysts based on metals of Group VIII of the periodic table of the elements and in the presence of at least one easily reducible organic compound. The invention allows to achieve exceptionally high yields that do not require the recycling of the hexahydrocoumarin or of the dihydrocoumarin that are present at the end of the reaction, and also allows to achieve high selectivity and easy purification.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for producing lactones starting from cyclic ketones which comprises an oxidation reaction which is performed in the presence of an optionally substituted cycloaliphatic peracid or of an optionally substituted aliphatic peracid that is immiscible with water. The process allows to obtain high selectivity, does not entail the use of dangerous reagents, and allows excellent economic advantages.