Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel process for the preparation of paliperidone and its intermediates and also relates to an improved process for the preparation of paliperidone compound of formula (I).

Abstract: The present invention relates to improved processes for the preparation of Endothelin receptor antagonists, their salts and intermediates.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cost effective and industrially advantageous process for the preparation of (3R,4S)-1-(4-fluorophenyl)-3-[3(S)-3-(4-fluorophenyl)-3-hydroxypropyl)]-4-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-2-azetidinone, referred to here as Ezetimibe and represented by structural formula (I). The process comprises an multi-step reaction sequence that includes a chiral auxiliary-controlled condensation, a silyl-mediated cyclization, a palladium-catalyzed Negishi cross-coupling, and the enantioselective reduction of a ketone to a hydroxyl group.

Abstract: The present invention is related to crystalline forms of ziprasidone and its hydrochloride salt and an amorphous form of ziprasidone hydrochloride and the process for the preparation thereof. The crystalline forms and amorphous form of the invention are suitable for pharmaceutical purposes in the treatment of psychosis. The processes of the invention are simple, non-hazardous and commercially suitable.

Abstract: The present invention encompasses novel intermediates of pregabalin, namely 3-cyano-5-methyl hexanamide (28) and 3-(amino methyl)-5 methyl hexanamide (29), and processes for their preparation. The invention also encompasses a process for converting the novel pregabalin intermediates into pregabalin, Formula (I): The present invention further provides a cost effective method for the synthesis of (S)-pregabalin, which involves the recovery of mandelic acid and tartaric acid used in the resolution process and recycling them, increasing the yields of the final product formed, which substantially reduced the cost of the production.

Abstract: Novel process for the preparation of statins and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof represented by the general formula-(1) through novel intermediate compounds of general formula-(4).

Abstract: The present invention provides an improved process for the preparation of highly pure montelukast sodium through highly pure diol intermediate compound of formula (2) and (1)-(mercapto methyl)cyclopropane acetic acid methyl ester compound of formula (4) or mercaptomethyl cyclopropane acetic acid compound of formula (7). The present invention also provides novel organic amine salts of montelukast.

Abstract: A hydrate of esomeprazole magnesium in the form of an amorphous solid is provided. Methods of preparation and use of, as well as formulation containing the hydrate of esomeprazole magnesium in the form of an amorphous solid are also provided.

Abstract: Novel process for statins and its pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof represented by general formula (I).

Abstract: A hydrate of esomeprazole magnesium in the form of an amorphous solid is provided. Methods of preparation and use of, as well as formulation containing the hydrate of esomeprazole magnesium in the form of an amorphous solid are also provided.

Abstract: An improved process for the preparation of Montelukast and its pharmaceutically acceptable salts comprises of reacting (S) Benzenepropanol ?-[3-[2-(7-chloro2-quinolinyl)ethenyl]phenyl]-2-(1-hydroxy-1-methyl ethyl)-?-methane sulfonate compound of formula (II) with 1-(mercapto methyl)cyclo propane acetic acid or its ester or nitrile in presence of alkali or alkaline carbonates and/or alkali or alkaline earth metal alkoxide in a suitable polar aprotic solvent with or without combination of C1-C4 alcoholic solvents and then treating with organic amine in a suitable ester and/or acetone and/or aliphatic or aromatic hydrocarbon solvents, and converting the corresponding amine salt compound of montelukast into its sodium salt compound of formula (I) using sodium ion source in methanol, without converting into montelukast free acid.

Abstract: The present invention is related to crystalline forms of ziprasidone and its hydrochloride salt and an amorphous form of ziprasidone hydrochloride and the process for the preparation thereof. The crystalline forms and amorphous form of the invention are suitable for pharmaceutical purposes in the treatment of psychosis. The processes of the invention are simple, non-hazardous and commercially suitable.

Abstract: The present invention relates to improved processes for the preparation of 5-(2-(4-(1,2-benzisothiazol-3-yl)-1-piperazinyl)ethyl)-6-chloro-1,3-dihydro-2H-indol-2-one and its hydrochloride, which is known as Ziprasidone hydrochloride of Formula (I) and 5-(2-Chloro acetyl)-6-chloro oxindole of Formula (IV), which is an intermediate for the preparation of 5-(2-chloro ethyl)-6-chloro oxindole of Formula (V). Ziprasidone hydrochloride of Formula (I) of the present invention is depicted by the following structure.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cost effective and industrially advantageous process for the preparation of (3R,4S)-1-(4-Fluorophenyl)-3-[3(S)-3-(4-fluorophenyl)-3-hydroxypropyl)]-4-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-2-azetidinone, referred to here as Ezetimibe, it is represented as formula (1).

Abstract: The present invention is related to crystalline forms of ziprasidone and its hydrochloride salt and an amorphous form of ziprasidone hydrochloride and the process for the preparation thereof. The crystalline forms and amorphous form of the invention are suitable for pharmaceutical purposes in the treatment of psychosis. The processes of the invention are simple, non-hazardous and commercially suitable.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of pure Duloxetine hydrochloride comprises the steps of: a) reacting 1-(thiophen-2-yl)ethanone with dimethylamine hydrochloride, b) purifying the component in a solvent, c) reducing the component with an alkali metal borohydride, d) resolving the compound with a chiral acid, and treating the obtained compound with weak inorganic base, e) reacting the compound to give Duloxetine oxalate salt and f) converting the Duloxetine salt into its hydrochloride salt. Further the purifications of the obtained compound and of two intermediate products are described.

Abstract: A new crystalline Form III of moxifloxacin monohydrochloride and processes for making the crystalline form as well as compositions, pharmaceutical compositions, and methods utilizing the crystalline form are described.

Abstract: A process of preparation of optically pure or optically enriched isomers of omeprazole and structurally related sulfoxides is provided. Also provided are an amorphous form of esomeprazole, as well a pharmaceutical composition containing it and a method of using it for treatment of gastric disorders.

Abstract: An efficient process for preparation of donepezil is provided. In one embodiment, the process for preparation of donepezil includes suspending a catalyst, which is palladium metal on carbon and the compound of the structure in an alcoholic solvent and hydrogenating the suspension at the hydrogen pressure of from about 1 to about 5 and a temperature of from about 40 to about 90° C. till the hydrogenation reaction is substantially complete to obtain a compound of the formula (VI): which then converted to donepezil. The processes of the invention are believed to be simple, eco-friendly, and commercially viable.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an amorphous form of Sumatriptan succinate of Formula (1). The present invention also relates to process for the preparation of an amorphous form of Sumatriptan succinate. The process for the preparation of an amorphous form of Sumatriptan succinate comprises refluxing an aqueous mixture of Sumatriptan or its succinate salt in alcoholic solvents such as methanol or nitrile solvents such as acetonitrile followed by evaporation of the solvent from the filtrate. The resulting residue is triturated with water immiscible aromatic or aliphatic hydrocarbon solvents such as cyclohexane to afford an amorphous form of Sumatriptan succinate.