Abstract: The present invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising metformin with low amounts of nitrosamine impurities and methods for producing the same. More specifically, the present invention relates to methods and compositions that reduce the amount of nitrosable compounds in the active pharmaceutical ingredient and/or reduce the conversion of nitrosable compounds into nitrosamines in the finished dosage form.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel solid forms of agomelatine (I), specifically novel phaamaceutically acceptable cocrystals thereof, as well as to methods of preparing them. Three pharmaceutically acceptable cocrystals of (I) that have physico-chemical properties acceptable for pharmaceutical development were obtained.

Abstract: The invention deals with new salts of the desvenlafaxine base of formula (I) with oxalic acid, the new salts being the hydrogen oxalate of formula (II) in the proportion of desvenlafaxine:oxalic acid of 1:1 and hemioxalate of formula (III) in the proportion of desvenlafaxine:oxalic acid of 2:1.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel solid forms of agomelatine (I), specifically novel phaamaceutically acceptable cocrystals thereof, as well as to methods of preparing them. Three pharmaceutically acceptable cocrystals of (I) that have physico-chemical properties acceptable for pharmaceutical development were obtained.

Abstract: A method for the preparation of a duloxetine hydrochloride salt from a duloxetine base, comprising the steps of: reacting duloxetine base with concentrated hydrochloric acid in ethylmethylketone; and crystallizing duloxetine hydrochloride salt from said concentrated hydrochloric acid in ethylmethylketone.

Abstract: In the preparation of zolmitriptan of formula III the reduction of the diazonium salt to (5)-4-(4-hydrazinobenzyl)-1,3-oxazolidin-2-one of formula IV is performed in a more concentrated mixture and by the effect on an alkali metal disulphite, preferably sodium disulphite. A zolmitriptan toluene solvate, characterized by a toluene content of 9 to 14% by weight according to the gas chromatography determination and by a maximum of the corresponding mass loss at temperatures of about 111° C. in the gravimetric analysis record. A zolmitriptan toluene solvate, showing strong Raman bands at the wave numbers of 1443 and 1354 cm?1, characteristic for the crystal lattice of zolmitriptan with built-in toluene, and further marked bands at 1004 and 786 cm?1, characteristic for toluene.

Abstract: The invention deals with new salts of the desvenlafaxine base of formula (I) with oxalic acid, the new salts being the hydrogen oxalate of formula (II) in the proportion of desvenlafaxine:oxalic acid of 1:1 and hemioxalate of formula (III) in the proportion of desvenlafaxine:oxalic acid of 2:1.

Abstract: A method for the preparation of a duloxetine hydrochloride salt from a duloxetine base, comprising the steps of: reacting duloxetine base with concentrated hydrochloric acid in ethylmethylketone; and crystallizing duloxetine hydrochloride salt from said concentrated hydrochloric acid in ethylmethylketone.

Abstract: A method of preparation of (S)-N-methyl-3-(1-naphthyloxy)-3-(2-mienyl)propylamine of Formula (I) and its pharmaceutically acceptable salts, comprising a) reaction of (RS)-N,N-dimethyl-3-(1-naphthyloxy)-3-(2-thienyl)propylamine with optically active D-tartaric acid or an acid salt derived from D-tartaric acid forming a mixture of diastereoisomeric salts of N,N-dimethyl-3-(1-naphthyloxy)-3-(2-thienyl)propylamine and D-tartaric acid (2:1), b) isolation of the salt (S)-N,N-dimethyl-3-(naphthyloxy) -3-(2-thienyl)propylamine/D-tartrate (2:1) from the mixture of diastereoisomeric salts in an organic solvent, water or a mixture thereof and release of (S)-N,N-dimethyl-3-(1-naphthyloxy)-3-(2-thienyl)propylamine by action of an inorganic or organic base, c) demethylation of (S)-N,N-dimethyl-3-(1-naphthyloxy)-3-(2-thienyl)propylamine by action of an alkylchloroformate of formula ClCOOR (R=C1-C5 alkyl, or C6-C12 aryl or alkylraryl), especially phenyl, ethyl or methyl chloroformate, and d) hydrolytic release of the duloxet

Abstract: A method of preparation of (S)-N-methyl-3-(1-naphthyloxy)-3-(2-thienyl)propylamine of formula (I) or its pharmaceutically acceptable salt, in which (RS)-N,N-dimethyl-3-(1-naphthyloxy)-3-(2-thienyl)propylamine of formula (III) is reacted with an optically active acid, after which a crystallization is made of that diastereoisomer which yields, by reaction with an inorganic or organic base, (S)-N,N-dimethyl-3-(1-naphthyloxy)-3-(2-thienyl)propylamine of formula (S)-III, which is then demethylated using alkylchloroformates, followed by a hydrolysis and optional conversion of the compound of formula (I) to its salt.

Abstract: In the preparation of zolmitriptan of formula III the reduction of the diazonium salt to (5)-4-(4-hydrazinobenzyl)-1,3-oxazolidin-2-one of formula IV is performed in a more concentrated mixture and by the effect on an alkali metal disulphite, preferably sodium disulphite. A zolmitriptan toluene solvate, characterized by a toluene content of 9 to 14% by weight according to the gas chromatography determination and by a maximum of the corresponding mass loss at temperatures of about 111° C. in the gravimetric analysis record. A zolmitriptan toluene solvate, showing strong Raman bands at the wave numbers of 1443 and 1354 cm?1, characteristic for the crystal lattice of zolmitriptan with built-in toluene, and further marked bands at 1004 and 786 cm?1, characteristic for toluene.

Abstract: A method of purification of (5)-7V-methyl-3-(1-naphthyloxy)-3-(2-thienyl)propylamine hydrochloride of formula I, comprising (a) transformation of the substance of formula I to its free base by the action of an organic or inorganic base in an aqueous environment; and (b) transformation of the base of the substance of formula I to crystalline hydrochloride by the action of hydrochloric acid or gaseous HCl in an organic solvent or a mixture of organic solvents. A method of purification of (S)-N-methyl-3-(1-naphthyloxy)-3-(2-thienyl)propylamine hydrochloride of formula I, comprising dissolution of this substance in a minimum quantity of methanol containing 0 to 50% of water and its transformation back to the solid phase (precipitation) by addition of a less polar solvent.

Abstract: A method of preparation of (S)—N-methyl-3-(1-naphthyloxy)-3-(2-thienyl)propylamine of formula (I) or its pharmaceutically acceptable salt, in which (RS)—N,N-dimethyl-3-(1-naphthyloxy)-3-(2-thienyl)propylamine of formula (III) is reacted with an optically active acid, after which a crystallization is made of that diastereoisomer which yields, by reaction with an inorganic or organic base, (S)—N,N-dimethyl-3-(1-naphthyloxy)-3-(2-thienyl)propylamine of formula (S)-III, which is then demethylated using alkylchloroformates, followed by a hydrolysis and optional conversion of the compound of formula (I) to its salt.

Abstract: A method of preparation of (S)—N-methyl-3-(1-naphthyloxy)-3-(2-mienyl)propylamine of Formula (I) and its pharmaceutically acceptable salts, comprising a) reaction of (RS)—N,N-dimethyl-3-(1-naphthyloxy)-3-(2-thienyl)propylamine with optically active D-tartaric acid or an acid salt derived from D-tartaric acid forming a mixture of diastereoisomeric salts of N,N-dimethyl-3-(1-naphthyloxy)-3-(2-thienyl)propylamine and D-tartaric acid (2:1), b) isolation of the salt (S)—N,N-dimethyl-3-(naphthyloxy)-3-(2-thienyl)propylamine/D-tartrate (2:1) from the mixture of diastereoisomeric salts in an organic solvent, water or a mixture thereof and release of (S)—N,N-dimethyl-3-(1-naphthyloxy)-3-(2-thienyl)propylamine by action of an inorganic or organic base, c) demethylation of (S)—N,N-dimethyl-3-(1-naphthyloxy)-3-(2-thienyl)propylamine by action of an alkylchloroformate of formula ClCOOR (R=C1-C5 alkyl, or C6-C12 aryl or alkylraryl), especially phenyl, ethyl or methyl chloroformate, and d) hydrolytic release of the duloxeti

Abstract: Nanotubes are treated with poly{(5-alkoxy-m-phenylenevinylene)-co-[(2,5-dioctyloxy-p-phenylene)vinylene]} (PAmPV) polymers and derivatives thereof to provide noncovalent functionalization of the nanotubes which increases solubility and enhances other properties.

Abstract: Nanotubes are treated with poly{(5-alkoxy-m-phenylenevinylene)-co-[(2,5-dioctyloxy-p-phenylene)vinylene]} (PAmPV) polymers and derivatives thereof to provide noncovalent functionalization of the nanotubes which increases solubility and enhances other properties.