Abstract: The present invention provides a process for preparing highly pure Temozolomide base which includes recovery from the purification mother liquors by using an anionic exchange resin. By treating Temozolomide hydrochloride with a mixture of an organic acid, a water miscible organic solvent, and water, Temozolomide free base is obtained in an acidic medium. Due to the high sensitivity of Temozolomide to basic pH values the recovery-including process is especially advantageous because it enables obtaining high yields of highly pure Temozolomide base in acidic conditions. The process for producing Temozolomide base includes hydrolysis of the starting material 8-cyano-3-methyl-[3H]-imidazo[5,1-d]-tetrazin-4-one in acidic medium to obtain highly pure Temozolomide hydrochloride in high yield.

Abstract: The present invention provides a crystalline donepezil maleate, which is used as an intermediate in the preparation of donepezil hydrochloride. Also provided are novel processes for producing same in substantially pure form and a process for producing pharmaceutically pure amorphous donepezil hydrochloride therefrom.

Abstract: An amorphous form of montelukast sodium and a montelukast sodium lactose co-precipitate, processes for producing same, pharmaceutical compositions containing same and methods of treatment utilizing same are disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention provides a process for preparing highly pure Temozolomide base which includes recovery from the purification mother liquors by using an anionic exchange resin. By treating Temozolomide hydrochloride with a mixture of an organic acid, a water miscible organic solvent, and water, Temozolomide free base is obtained in an acidic medium. Due to the high sensitivity of Temozolomide to basic pH values the recovery-including process is especially advantageous because it enables obtaining high yields of highly pure Temozolomide base in acidic conditions. The process for producing Temozolomide base includes hydrolysis of the starting material 8-cyano-3-methyl-[3H]-imidazo[5,1-d]-tetrazin-4-one in acidic medium to obtain highly pure Temozolomide hydrochloride in high yield.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved process of alkylating secondary amines, more particularly of alkylating compounds having amino piperidinic group, which are useful as donepezil intermediates, wherein an alcohol serves as reaction facilitator thus enabling to obtain donepezil and salts thereof in high quality and yield. The present invention also relates to the prevention of unwanted alkylation of donepezil precursors, having amino piperidinic group, by using suitable reaction conditions.

Abstract: The present invention provides a crystalline donepezil maleate, which is used as an intermediate in the preparation of donepezil hydrochloride. Also provided are novel processes for producing same in substantially pure form and a process for producing pharmaceutically pure amorphous donepezil hydrochloride therefrom.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel processes for purifying anastrozole, devoid of using liquid chromatography. The purification processes are via the isolated anastrozole salt forms, either by crystallization or by selective acidic extractions, and optionally in both cases, converting the purified anastrozole salt to anastrozole base. Also provided is an improved process for the synthesis of anastrozole, which is obtained by alkylating the isolated and purified starting material 3,5-bis(2-cyanoprop-2-yl)benzylbromide, the process being devoid of using toxic, hazardous and environmental unfriendly solvents and reagents.

Abstract: An improved process for preparing fluticasone propionate, performed in the presence of water, is disclosed. Further disclosed is a process for preparing a fluticasone propionate that is highly suitable for administration by inhalation. Further disclosed are fluticasone propionate and a powdered fluticasone propionate prepared by these processes and pharmaceutical compositions for administration by inhalation containing same. A process of purifying a key intermediate in the synthesis of fluticasone propionate is also disclosed.

Abstract: An amorphous form of montelukast sodium and a montelukast sodium lactose co-precipitate, processes for producing same, pharmaceutical compositions containing same and methods of treatment utilizing same are disclosed.

Abstract: The invention provides a stable and easy to formulate amorphous solid, suitable for the preparation of solid pharmaceutical compositions comprising a mixture of an amorphous active pharmaceutical ingredient and at least one pharmaceutically acceptable inactive ingredient.

Abstract: The invention provides a process for the preparation of a compound of the formula 6 comprising the hydrolysis and decarboxylation of a compound of the formula 5 according to the reaction: wherein R and R2 independently a C1-C4 alkyl group or an aralkyl group.

Abstract: The invention provides a process for the preparation of a compound of the formula 6 comprising the hydrolysis and decarboxylation of a compound of the formula 5 according to the reaction: 1