Patents by Inventor Mukund K. Gurjar

Mukund K. Gurjar 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: 9643914
    Abstract: A process for preparation of diethyl 2-aetamido-2-(4-octyl phenyl)ethyl malonate (III), a key intermediate of fingolimod hydrochloride comprising reaction of 2-(4-octylphenyl)ethyl iodide (IV) with diethyl acetamido malonate in presence of a base and an iodinating agent and in an organic solvent. The compound of formula (III) thus obtained provided fingolimod hydrochloride (Ia) having associated impurities below the regulatory limits.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2017
    Assignee: EMCURE PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED
    Inventors: Mukund K. Gurjar, Narendra K. Tripathy, Kaliaperumal Neelakandan, Prasad P. Panchabhai, Nandala Srinivas, Prabhakaran Balasubramanian, Sandip B. Buchude, Balaji R. Mugale, Pravin P. Ahirrao, Samit S. Mehta
  • Publication number: 20160289166
    Abstract: A process for preparation of diethyl 2-aetamido-2-(4-octyl phenyl)ethyl malonate (III), a key intermediate of fingolimod hydrochloride comprising reaction of 2-(4-octylphenyl)ethyl iodide (IV) with diethyl acetamido malonate in presence of a base and an iodinating agent and in an organic solvent. The compound of formula (III) thus obtained provided fingolimod hydrochloride (Ia) having associated impurities below the regulatory limits.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2014
    Publication date: October 6, 2016
    Inventors: Mukund K. GURJAR, Narendra K. THIPATHY, Kaliaperumal NEELAKANDAN, Prasad P. PANCHABHAI, Nandala SRINIVAS, Prabhakaran BALASUBRAMANIAN, Sandip B. BUCHUDE, Balaji R. MUGALE, Pravin P. AHIRRAO, Samit S. MEHTA
  • Patent number: 8686165
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to processes for the preparation of taxane derivatives with improved purity and enhanced stability. The taxane derivatives prepared according to the processes described herein are useful for the preparation of pharmaceutical compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2014
    Assignee: Emcure Pharmaceuticals Limited
    Inventors: Mukund K. Gurjar, Swapnil P. Sonawane, Pankaj S. Patil, Samit S. Mehta
  • Publication number: 20110105598
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to processes for the preparation of taxane derivatives with improved purity and enhanced stability. The taxane derivatives prepared according to the processes described herein are useful for the preparation of pharmaceutical compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2010
    Publication date: May 5, 2011
    Applicant: Emcure Pharmaceuticals Limited
    Inventors: Mukund K. GURJAR, Swapnil P. SONAWANE, Pankaj S. PATIL, Samit S. MEHTA
  • Publication number: 20110046416
    Abstract: The present invention provides a simple method for preparation of benzphetamine and its acid addition salt comprising reaction of methamphetamine hydrochloride of formula (III) with benzyl chloride and treating the isolated benzphetamine of formula (II) with an acid dissolved in an organic solvent to provide benzphetamine acid addition salt, more specifically, benzphetamine hydrochloride of formula (I).
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2010
    Publication date: February 24, 2011
    Applicant: Emcure Pharmaceuticals Limited
    Inventors: Mukund K. Gurjar, Narendra K. Tripathy, Kiran A. Bapat, Vemavarapu P.K.V. Rao, Satyjeet B. Biswas, Samit S. Mehta
  • Patent number: 7576234
    Abstract: Non-natural amino acids such as 2-alkylated amino acids allow for the synthesis of a wider variety of peptidal and non-peptidal pharmaceutically active agents. A method of preparing a 2-alkyl amino acid involves a Michael-type addition of a nucleophile to a dialkyl 2-methylidenylpropan-1,3-dioate and the conversion of a ester moiety into an amino moiety. The present invention also discloses a method of preparing a class of iron chelating agents related to desferrithiocin, all of which contain a thiazoline ring. In this method, an aryl nitrile or imidate is condensed with cysteine, a 2-alkyl cysteine, or a cysteine ester.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2009
    Assignee: Genzyme Corporation
    Inventors: Mukund S. Chorghade, Mukund K. Gurjar, Debendra K. Mohapatra
  • Patent number: 7294718
    Abstract: Benzimidates can be reacted with a large number of nucleophiles, leading to a wide variety of products. The present invention discloses a facile synthesis for ethyl 2,4-dihydroxybenzimidate, and ethers and diethers thereof, from 2,4-dihydroxybenzoic acid or 2,4-dibenzyloxybenzoic acid. The present invention also discloses a method of preparing a class of iron chelating agents related to desferrithiocin, all of which contain a thiazoline ring. In this method, 2,4-dihydroxybenzonitrile is condensed with (S)-2-methylcysteine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2007
    Assignee: Genzyme Corporation
    Inventors: Mukund S. Chorghade, Mukund K. Gurjar, Joseph Cherian
  • Patent number: 7285676
    Abstract: Non-natural amino acids such as 2-alkylated amino acids allow for the synthesis of a wider variety of peptidal and non-peptidal pharmaceutically active agents. A method of preparing a 2-alkyl amino acid involves reacting cysteine (or a salt or an ester thereof) and an aryl carboxylic acid to form a thiazoline ring, stereospecifically alkylating the thiazoline ring, and hydrolyzing the thiazoline ring to obtain a 2-alkylcysteine (or related compound). The present invention also discloses a method of preparing a class of iron chelating agents related to desferrithiocin, all of which contain a thiazoline ring. In this method, an aryl nitrile or imidate is condensed with cysteine, a 2-alkyl cysteine, or a cysteine ester.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2007
    Assignee: Genzyme Corporation
    Inventors: Mukund S. Chorghade, Mukund K. Gurjar, Bhanu M. Chanda
  • Patent number: 7179937
    Abstract: The invention relates to the use of derivatives of cyclopentenone for the inhibition or prevention of the growth or multiplication of cancer cells, and to therapeutic compositions containing such compounds. The invention relates more specifically to the use of derivatives of cyclopentenone for the inhibition and/or prevention of cancer of the colon, pancreas, larynx, ovary, duodenum, kidney, oral cavity, prostate, lung, endothelial cells and leukemias.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2007
    Assignee: Dabur Research Foundation
    Inventors: Mukund K. Gurjar, Radhika D. Wakharkar, Gautam R. Desiraju, Ashwini Nangia, Jhillu Singh Yadav, Anand C. Burman, Rama Mukherjee, Hanumant Bapu Rao Borate, Srivari Chandrasekhar, Manu Jaggi, Anuo T. Singh, Kamal Kapoor, Sanjay Sarkhel, K. V. V. M. Sairam
  • Patent number: 7038073
    Abstract: A method of preparing a 2-alkyl amino acid involves the aziridination of an alkylacrylate and the opening of the aziridine ring by addition of a side chain. This method can result in the preparation of enantiomeric excess of a 2-alkyl amino acid. The invention also discloses a method of preparing a class of iron chelating agents related to desferrithiocin, all of which contain a thiazoline ring. In this method, an aryl nitrile or imidate is condensed with cysteine, a 2-alkyl cysteine, or a cysteine ester.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2006
    Assignee: Genzyme Corporation
    Inventors: Mukund S. Chorghade, Mukund K. Gurjar, Bhanu M. Chanda
  • Patent number: 7002036
    Abstract: Non-natural amino acids such as 2-alkylated amino acids allow for the synthesis of a wider variety of peptidal and non-peptidal pharmaceutically active agents. A method of preparing a 2-alkyl amino acid involves a Michael-type addition of a nucleophile to a dialkyl 2-methylidenylpropan-1,3-dioate and the conversion of a ester moiety into an amino moiety. The present invention also discloses a method of preparing a class of iron chelating agents related to desferrithiocin, all of which contain a thiazoline ring. In this method, an aryl nitrile or imidate is condensed with cysteine, a 2-alkyl cysteine, or a cysteine ester.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2006
    Assignee: Genzyme Corporation
    Inventors: Mukund S. Chorghade, Mukund K. Gurjar, Debendra K. Mohapatra
  • Patent number: 6903220
    Abstract: Non-natural amino acids such as 2-alkylated amino acids allow for the synthesis of a wider variety of peptidal and non-peptidal pharmaceutically active agents. A method of preparing a 2-alkyl amino acid involves reacting cysteine (or a salt or an ester thereof) and an aryl carboxylic acid to form a thiazoline ring, stereospecifically alkylating the thiazoline ring, and hydrolyzing the thiazoline ring to obtain a 2-alkylcysteine (or related compound). The present invention also discloses a method of preparing a class of iron chelating agents related to desferrithiocin, all of which contain a thiazoline ring. In this method, an aryl nitrile or imidate is condensed with cysteine, a 2-alkyl cysteine, or a cysteine ester.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2005
    Assignee: Genzyme Corporation
    Inventors: Mukund S. Chorghade, Mukund K. Gurjar, Bhanu M. Chanda
  • Patent number: 6875882
    Abstract: There is a significant demand for organic nitriles, based on their versatility in reactions. Compounds prepared from nitriles have properties including superoxide inhibition, ferrielectric liquid crystal dopant, antipicornaviral agents, anti-inflammatory agents, anti-asthma agents, and fibringoen antagonists. The present invention discloses a facile synthesis for 2,4-dihydroxybenzonitrile, and ethers and diethers thereof, from 2,4-dihydroxybenzoic acid. The present invention also discloses a method of preparing a class of iron chelating agents related to desferrithiocin, all of which contain a thiazoline ring. In this method, 2,4-dihydroxybenzonitrile is condensed with (S)-2-methylcysteine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2005
    Assignee: Genzyme Corporation
    Inventors: Mukund S. Chorghade, Mukund K. Gurjar, Joseph Cherian
  • Patent number: 6875883
    Abstract: There is a significant demand for organic nitriles, based on their versatility in reactions. Compounds prepared from nitriles have properties including superoxide inhibition, ferrielectric liquid crystal dopant, antipicornaviral agents, anti-inflammatory agents, anti-asthma agents, and fibringoen antagonists. The present invention discloses a facile synthesis for 2,4-dihydroxybenzonitrile, and ethers and diethers thereof, from 2,4-dihydroxybenzaldehyde or 2,4-dimethoxybenzaldehyde. The present invention also discloses a method of preparing a class of iron chelating agents related to desferrithiocin, all of which contain a thiazoline ring. In this method, 2,4-dihydroxybenzonitrile is condensed with (S)-2-methylcysteine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2005
    Assignee: Genzyme Corporation
    Inventors: Mukund S. Chorghade, Mukund K. Gurjar, Joseph Cherian
  • Patent number: 6861532
    Abstract: Non-natural amino acids such as 2-alkylated amino acids allow for the synthesis of a wider variety of peptidal and non-peptidal pharmaceutically active agents. A method of preparing a 2-alkylcysteine involves condensing cysteine with an aryl nitrile to form a 2-arylthiazoline-4-carboxylic acid, followed by alkylating the 2-arylthiazoline-4-carboxylic acid at the 4-position. The present invention also discloses a method of preparing a class of iron chelating agents related to desferrithiocin, all of which contain a thiazoline ring. In this method, an aryl nitrile or imidate is condensed with cysteine or a 2-alkyl cysteine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2005
    Assignee: Genzyme Corporation
    Inventors: Mukund S. Chorghade, Mukund K. Gurjar, Bhanu M. Chanda, Joseph Cherian
  • Patent number: 6846932
    Abstract: A process for the preparation of pharmaceutically acceptable salts of chiral Amlodipine namely S(?) Amlodipine and R(+) Amlodipine from without isolation of a free base from with optical purity rank between 96-99% is described in the present invention. The process comprises resolving RS amlodipine base using of L(+) or D(?) tartaric acid to obtain salt of corresponding to the acid used in ee rang from 96-99%.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2005
    Assignee: Council of Scientific and Industrial Research
    Inventors: Rohini R. Joshi, Ramesh A. Joshi, Nilesh B. Karade, Mukund K. Gurjar
  • Patent number: 6846958
    Abstract: Benzimidates can be reacted with a large number of nucleophiles, leading to a wide variety of products. The present invention discloses a facile synthesis for ethyl 2,4-dihydroxybenzimidate, and ethers and diethers thereof, from 2,4-dihydroxybenzoic acid or 2,4-dibenzyloxybenzoic acid. The present invention also discloses a method of preparing a class of iron chelating agents related to desferrithiocin, all of which contain a thiazoline ring. In this method, 2,4-dihydroxybenzonitrile is condensed with (S)-2-methylcysteine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2005
    Assignee: Genzyme Corporation
    Inventors: Mukund S. Chorghade, Mukund K. Gurjar, Joseph Cherian
  • Patent number: 6818786
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of ethyl 3-ethoxy-4-ethoxycarbonyl-phenylacetate having formula 1 Ethyl 3-ethoxy-4-ethoxycarbonyl-phenylacetate (1) is an important key intermediate for the synthesis of repaglinide (2) an oral hypoglycemic agent
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2004
    Assignee: Council of Scientific and Industrial Research
    Inventors: Uttam R. Kalkote, Mukund K. Gurjar, Shreerang V. Joshi, Suresh M. Kadam, Sanjay J. Naik
  • Publication number: 20040192955
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of ethyl 3-ethoxy-4-ethoxycarbonyl-phenylacetate having formula 1.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2003
    Publication date: September 30, 2004
    Inventors: Uttam R. Kalkote, Mukund K. Gurjar, Shreerang V. Joshi, Suresh M. Kadam, Sanjay J. Naik
  • Publication number: 20040024224
    Abstract: Non-natural amino acids such as 2-alkylated amino acids allow for the synthesis of a wider variety of peptidal and non-peptidal pharmaceutically active agents. A method of preparing a 2-alkyl amino acid involves a Michael-type addition of a nucleophile to a dialkyl 2-methylidenylpropan-1,3-dioate and the conversion of a ester moiety into an amino moiety. The present invention also discloses a method of preparing a class of iron chelating agents related to desferrithiocin, all of which contain a thiazoline ring. In this method, an aryl nitrile or imidate is condensed with cysteine, a 2-alkyl cysteine, or a cysteine ester.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2003
    Publication date: February 5, 2004
    Applicant: Genzyme Corporation
    Inventors: Mukund S. Chorghade, Mukund K. Gurjar, Debendra K. Mohapatra