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 a process for preparing highly pure montelukast and salts thereof by reacting the side-chain precursor 1-(mercaptomethyl)-cyclopropaneacetic acid with 2-(2-(3S)-(3-(7-chloro-2-quinolinyl)-ethenyl)phenyl)-3-(methanesulfonyloxypropyl)phenyl-2-propanol in a solvent mixture containing a base.

Abstract: Novel crystalline forms I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX, and X of montelukast ammonium salts are provided, and novel methods of making these forms are disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention provides a process for preparing highly pure montelukast and salts thereof by reacting the side-chain precursor 1-(mercaptomethyl)-cyclopropaneacetic acid with 2-(2-(3S)-(3-(7-chloro-2-quinolinyl)-ethenyl)phenyl)-3-(methanesulfonyloxypropyl)phenyl-2-propanol in a solvent mixture containing a base.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of preparing a highly pure crystalline form of 7-(4-chlorobutoxy)-3,4-dihydro-2(1H)-quinolinone, which is a chemical intermediate useful in the preparation of Aripiprazole thereof in high quality and yield, and provides data that characterizes the crystalline form of 7-(4-chlorobutoxy)-3,4-dihydro-(1H)-quinolinone.

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: A process is disclosed for the reduction of (S)-2-amino-6-propionamido-4,5,6,7-tetrahydrobenzothiazole, which comprises reacting (S)-2-amino-6-propionamido-4,5,6,7-tetrahydrobenzothiazole with a borane reagent in the presence of suitable organic solvent to yield (S)-2-amino-6-propylamino-4,5,6,7-tetrahydrobenzothiazole base, which may be converted to an acid addition salt thereof. The process provided herein can be easily, conveniently and inexpensively scaled-up.

Abstract: The present invention provides herein a two-step process for preparing pharmaceutically pure quetiapine and salts thereof by obtaining the starting material 11-chloro-dibenzo-thiazepine followed by reacting the 11-chloro-dibenzo-thiazepine with 1-(2-hydroxyethoxy)ethylpiperazine, or its salt, in the presence of an inorganic or organic base in an organic solvent or in a two-phase solvent system. The present invention provides also a novel, one-pot reaction process for preparing pharmaceutically pure quetiapine and salts thereof. The two processes provided herein can be easily, conveniently and inexpensively scaled-up.

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.