Patents by Inventor Llorenc Rafecas

Llorenc Rafecas 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).

  • Patent number: 9738607
    Abstract: The present invention refers to an improved process for the preparation of Sorafenib tosylate ethanol solvate and Sorafenib tosylate form III.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2017
    Assignee: F.I.S.—FABBRICA ITALIANA SINTETICI S.P.A.
    Inventors: Nicolas Tesson, Carmen Jiménez, Llorenç Rafecas, Marta Pontini
  • Publication number: 20160376236
    Abstract: The present invention refers to an improved process for the preparation of Sorafenib tosylate ethanol solvate and Sorafenib tosylate form III.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2016
    Publication date: December 29, 2016
    Inventors: Nicolas Tesson, Carmen Jiménez, Llorenç Rafecas, Marta Pontini
  • Patent number: 9006424
    Abstract: The invention concerns a new process for the resolution of ivabradine and of intermediates of synthesis thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2015
    Assignee: Laboratorio Chimico Internazionale S.p.A.
    Inventors: Antonio Nardi, Bruno De Angelis, Paolangelo Cerea, Jane Llorenc Rafecas, Nicolas Tesson
  • Publication number: 20150087686
    Abstract: It comprises a cocrystal of saxagliptin hydrochloride and a compound selected from the group consisting of saxagliptin, glycolic acid, malonic acid, and urea; or a solvate thereof, or a hydrate thereof. It also comprises a salt of saxagliptin with glycolic acid 1:1 hydrate. It also comprises their preparation processes, as well as their use as antidiabetics.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2013
    Publication date: March 26, 2015
    Applicant: ENANTIA, S.L.
    Inventors: Nicolas Tesson, Montserrat Trilla Castaño, Lydia Cárdenas Romaña, Llorenç Rafecas Jané
  • Publication number: 20140357859
    Abstract: The invention concerns a new process for the resolution of ivabradine and of intermediates of synthesis thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2012
    Publication date: December 4, 2014
    Applicant: LOBORATORIO CHIMICO INTERNAZIONALE S.p.A.
    Inventors: Antonio Nardi, Bruno De Angelis, Paolangelo Cerea, Jane Llorenc Rafecas, Nicolas Tesson
  • Publication number: 20140303344
    Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the stereoselective preparation of amino acid derivatives, comprising a hydrogenation reaction of the compound of formula (III), alternatively its enantiomer, wherein R is (C1-C8)-alkyl; followed by a hydrolysis reaction to obtain L-mesityl alanine, alternatively its enantiomer D-mesityl alanine and, optionally, subjecting said compound to an amino group protection reaction, particularly as Fmoc. It also comprises Fmoc-L- or Fmoc-D- mesityl alanine as products per se, useful as intermediates in preparing peptides or peptide analogs with therapeutic or biological activity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2014
    Publication date: October 9, 2014
    Applicant: BCN PÉPTIDES, S.A.
    Inventors: Llorenç RAFECAS JANE, Antoni RIERA ESCALE, Rosario RAMON ALBALATE, Monica ALONSO XALMA
  • Patent number: 8815862
    Abstract: Methods for the preparation of Rosuvastatin by co-crystals of Rosuvastatin or intermediates are provided. Also provided are co-crystals, pharmaceutical compositions which include such co-crystals and methods for treating conditions associated with hypercholesterolemia by administering such compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2014
    Assignee: F.I.S. Fabbrica Italiana Sintetici S.p.A.
    Inventors: Clark Ferrari, Andrea Castellin, Marco Galvagni, Nicolas Tesson, Jordi De Mier, Llorenç Rafecas
  • Patent number: 8791294
    Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the stereoselective preparation of amino acid derivatives, comprising a hydrogenation reaction of the compound of formula (III), alternatively its enantiomer, wherein R is (C1-C8)-alkyl; followed by a hydrolysis reaction to obtain L-mesityl alanine, alternatively its enantiomer D-mesityl alanine and, optionally, subjecting said compound to an amino group protection reaction, particularly as Fmoc. It also comprises Fmoc-L- or Fmoc-D-mesityl alanine as products per se, useful as intermediates in preparing peptides or peptide analogs with therapeutic or biological activity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2014
    Assignee: BCN Peptides, S.A.
    Inventors: Llorenç Rafecas Jane, Antoni Riera Escale, Rosario Ramon Albalate, Monica Alonso Xalma
  • Publication number: 20120283434
    Abstract: A process for the preparation of rivaroxaban, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, or a solvate thereof, including a hydrate, comprising submitting an amine compound of formula (III) wherein R1 is a (C4-C10)-alkyl radical which is attached to the N atom by a tertiary C atom, first to an acylation reaction and then to a dealkylation reaction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 3, 2011
    Publication date: November 8, 2012
    Applicant: ENANTIA, S.L.
    Inventors: Llorenç Rafecas Jané, Alexander Christian Comely, Alessandro Ferrali, Celia Amela Cortés, Mireia Pastó Aguilà
  • Patent number: 8093398
    Abstract: It comprises a process for the production of delmopinol or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt and/or a solvate thereof, by subjecting the compound of formula (II) where R1 and R2 are the same or different, independently selected from the group consisting of H, (C1-C6) alkyl or, alternatively, R1 and R2 form, together with the carbon atom to which they are attached, a (C5-C6) cycloalkyl radical; and R3 is a radical selected from the group consisting of CF3, (C1-C4) alkyl, phenyl, and phenyl mono- or disubstituted by a radical selected from the group consisting of (C1-C4)-alkyl, halogen and nitro to a deprotection and cyclisation reaction. The process is useful to prepare delmopinol or its salts on an industrial scale. The compound of formula (II) is new and also forms part of the present invention, as well as its preparation process and other new intermediates of said preparation process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2012
    Assignee: Sinclair Pharmaceticals Limited
    Inventors: Alexander Comely, Llorenç Rafecas Jane, Nicolas Tesson, Antoni Riera Escale
  • Publication number: 20110105443
    Abstract: The present invention relates to salts of Memantine and COX-INHIBITORs, their crystal form, the processes for preparation of the same and their uses for the treatment of various disorders, including pain.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2009
    Publication date: May 5, 2011
    Applicant: LABORATORIES DEL DR. ESTEVE, S.A.
    Inventors: Helmut Heinrich Buschmann, Nicolas Tesson, Joan Farran, Llorenc Rafecas
  • Publication number: 20110082301
    Abstract: It comprises a process for the production of delmopinol or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt and/or a solvate thereof, by subjecting the compound of formula (II) where R1 and R2 are the same or different, independently selected from the group consisting of H, (C1-C6) alkyl or, alternatively, R1 and R2 form, together with the carbon atom to which they are attached, a (C5-C6) cycloalkyl radical; and R3 is a radical selected from the group consisting of CF3, (C1-C4) alkyl, phenyl, and phenyl mono- or disubstituted by a radical selected from the group consisting of (C1-C4)-alkyl, halogen and nitro to a deprotection and cyclisation reaction. The process is useful to prepare delmopinol or its salts on an industrial scale. The compound of formula (II) is new and also forms part of the present invention, as well as its preparation process and other new intermediates of said preparation process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2010
    Publication date: April 7, 2011
    Inventors: Alexander Comely, Llorenç Rafecas Jane, Nicolas Tesson, Antoni Riera Escale
  • Patent number: 7902355
    Abstract: A process for the preparation of an 11-(4-substituted-1-piperazinyl)dibenzo[b,f][1,4]thiazepine derivative, of general Formula (I), where A is hydrogen or a —(CH2)2—OH group or a —(CH2)2-0-(CH2)2—OH group, or of a salt thereof, comprises a step in which 10H-dibenzo[b,f][1,4]thiazepin-11-one is reacted with a piperazine derivative in the presence of a titanium alkoxide of general formula Ti(OR)4, where R is a straight or branched alkyl group, having from one to eight carbon atoms to obtain said Formula I derivative or a salt thereof. Where A is —CH2)2-0-(CH2)2—OH, then the piperazine derivative is 1-(2-(2-hydroxyethoxy)ethyl)piperazine and the 11-(4-substituted-1-piperazinyl)dibenzo[b,f][1,4]thiazepine is quetiapine, (11-(4-(2-(2-hydroxyethoxy)ethyl)-1-piperazinyl)dibenzo[b,f][1,4]thiazepine). The process may comprise an additional step of reacting the quetiapine with fumaric acid to obtain quetiapine hemifumarate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2011
    Assignee: Union Quimico-Farmaceutica S.A.
    Inventors: Alexander Christian Comely, Francesc Xavier Verdaguer Espaulella, Llorenç Rafecas Jané, Antonio Domingo Coto
  • Patent number: 7893258
    Abstract: It comprises a preparation process of delmopinol or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt and/or a solvate thereof, by submitting the compound of formula (II) where R1 and R2 are the same or different, independently selected from the group consisting of H, (C1-C6)-alkyl or, alternatively, R1 and R2 form, together with the carbon atom to which they are attached, a (C5-C6)-cycloalkyl radical; and R3 is a radical selected from the group consisting of CF3, (C1-C4)-alkyl, phenyl, and phenyl mono- or disubstituted by a radical selected from the group consisting of (C1-C4)-alkyl, halogen and nitro to a deprotection and cyclisation reaction. The process is useful to prepare delmopinol or its salts on an industrial scale. The compound of formula (II) is new and also forms part of the present invention, as well as its preparation process and other new intermediates of said preparation process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2011
    Assignee: Sinclair Pharmaceuticals Limited
    Inventors: Alexander Comely, Llorenç Rafecas Jane, Nicolas Tesson, Antoni Riera Escale
  • Publication number: 20110040115
    Abstract: Process for the preparation of aromatic derivatives of 1-adamantane (tricyclo[3.3.1.1 (3,7)]decane), or an acceptable pharmaceutical salt thereof, based on a hydrolysis reaction of a precursor cyano compound. It also comprises different processes for obtaining the cyano compound. It is especially useful for obtaining Adapalene on an industrial scale in high yield and purity. It also comprises new intermediates useful in said preparation process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2006
    Publication date: February 17, 2011
    Applicant: FINORGA SAS
    Inventors: Alexander Christian Comely, Marta Marfil Sánchez, Llorenc Rafecas Jané, Antoni Riera Escalé
  • Publication number: 20100298538
    Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the stereoselective preparation of amino acid derivatives, comprising a hydrogenation reaction of the compound of formula (III), alternatively its enantiomer, wherein R is (C1-C8)-alkyl; followed by a hydrolysis reaction to obtain L-mesityl alanine, alternatively its enantiomer D-mesityl alanine and, optionally, subjecting said compound to an amino group protection reaction, particularly as Fmoc. It also comprises Fmoc-L- or Fmoc-D-mesityl alanine as products per se, useful as intermediates in preparing peptides or peptide analogs with therapeutic or biological activity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2008
    Publication date: November 25, 2010
    Applicant: BCN PÉPTIDES, S.A.
    Inventors: Llorenç Rafecas Jane, Antonio Riera Escale, Rosario Ramon Albalate, Monica Alonso Xalma
  • Patent number: 7799925
    Abstract: A process for the preparation of (S)-omeprazole from racemic omeprazole via the formation of an inclusion complex with (S)-1,1,2-triphenyl-1,2-ethanediol. (S)-Omeprazole is recovered in a substantially optically pure form either in neutral form or as a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or as its solvates including hydrates. The (S)-omeprazole 2[(S)-1,1,2-triphenyl-1,2-ethanediol] inclusion complex is new. This resolution process proceeds with high yields and high optical purity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2010
    Assignee: Unión Químico Farmacéutica, S.A.
    Inventors: Antonio Domingo Coto, Alexander Comely, Xavier Verdaguer Espaulella, Llorenç Rafecas Jané
  • Publication number: 20100010265
    Abstract: Process for the obtaining of 1-adamantane (tricycle[3.3.1.1 (3,7)]decane) derivatives, or of a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, based on a carboxylation reaction, via metallation, of a precursor compound with an adequate leaving group. It also comprises the preparation of the precursor compound by means of a selective coupling of the corresponding boron, magnesium or zinc derivative with the corresponding disubstitute aromatic derivative. It is especially useful for the obtaining of Adapalene at industrial scale with good yield and high purity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2009
    Publication date: January 14, 2010
    Inventors: Alexander Christian Comely, Marta Marfil Sanchez, Llorenc Rafecas Jane, Xavier Verdaguer Espaulella
  • Patent number: 7645910
    Abstract: Process for the obtaining of 1-adamantane (tricycle[3.3.1.1 (3,7)]decane) derivatives, or of a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, based on a carboxylation reaction, via metallation, of a precursor compound with an adequate leaving group. It also comprises the preparation of the precursor compound by means of a selective coupling of the corresponding boron, magnesium or zinc derivative with the corresponding disubstitute aromatic derivative. It is especially useful for the obtaining of Adapalene at industrial scale with good yield and high purity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2010
    Assignee: Finorga SAS
    Inventors: Alexander Christian Comely, Marta Marfil Sánchez, Llorenç Rafecas Jané, Xavier Verdaguer Espaulella
  • Publication number: 20090137841
    Abstract: Process for the obtaining of 1-adamantane (tricycle[3.3.1.1 (3,7)]decane) derivatives, or of a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, based on a carboxylation reaction, via metallation, of a precursor compound with an adequate leaving group. It also comprises the preparation of the precursor compound by means of a selective coupling of the corresponding boron, magnesium or zinc derivative with the corresponding disubstitute aromatic derivative. It is especially useful for the obtaining of Adapalene at industrial scale with good yield and high purity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2006
    Publication date: May 28, 2009
    Inventors: Alexander Christian Comely, Marta Marfil Sanchez, Llorenc Rafecas Jane, Xavier Verdaguer Espaulella