Abstract: The present invention provides a crystalline halobetasol propionate selected from the group consisting of halobetasol propionate having crystalline Form I characterized by power X-ray diffraction peak positions and intensities as set forth in Table 1 herein, halobetasol propionate having crystalline Form II characterized by power X-ray diffraction peak positions and intensities as set forth in Table 2 herein, halobetasol propionate having crystalline Form III characterized by power X-ray diffraction peak positions and intensities as set forth in Table 3 herein, halobetasol propionate having crystalline Form IV characterized by power X-ray diffraction peak positions and intensities as set forth in Table 4 herein, halobetasol propionate having crystalline Form V characterized by power X-ray diffraction peak positions and intensities as set forth in Table 5 herein, and halobetasol propionate having crystalline Form VI characterized by power X-ray diffraction peak positions and intensities as set forth in Table 6

Abstract: The invention encompasses novel crystalline forms of zolmitriptan herein defined as Form B, D, C, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, M, N, O, P, Q, R, S, or Amorphous and to methods of making thereof. The invention also encompasses methods of making zolmitriptan crystalline Form A.

Abstract: The invention encompasses novel crystalline forms of zolmitriptan herein defined as Form B, D, C, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, M, N, O, P, Q, R, S, or Amorphous and to methods of making thereof. The invention also encompasses methods of making zolmitriptan crystalline Form A.

Abstract: The invention encompasses novel crystalline forms of zolmitriptan herein defined as Form B, D, C, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, M, N, O, P, Q, R, S, or Amorphous and to methods of making thereof. The invention also encompasses methods of making zolmitriptan crystalline Form A.

Abstract: The invention encompasses novel crystalline forms of zolmitriptan herein defined as Form B, D, C, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, M, N, O, P, Q, R, S, or Amorphous and to methods of making thereof. The invention also encompasses methods of making zolmitriptan crystalline Form A.

Abstract: Provided are processes for preparing crystalline forms of ezetimibe, such as ezetimibe Form A or Form B, for example, by precipitating ezetimibe from selected solvents. Alternatively, some forms may be transformed into different forms at elevated temperatures or under various humidity conditions, or by micronization. Also provided are micronized ezetimibe Form A, micronized ezetimibe Form B, and ezetimibe having a plate morphology. Pharmaceutical compositions containing these forms are particularly useful in reducing cholesterol in patients in need thereof.

Abstract: The invention encompasses the synthesis of aripiprazole from BBQ and DCP, and comprises mixing 7-(4-bromobutoxy)-3,4-dihydrocarbostyril (BBQ) and 1-(2,3-dichlorophenyl)piperazine hydrochloride (DCP) in the presence of at least one base and at least one organic solvent to form a reaction mixture; heating the reaction mixture for a sufficient amount of time to effect the reaction; and isolating aripiprazole. The invention also encompasses the use of phase transfer catalysts in synthesizing aripiprazole from BBQ and DCP.

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 present invention provides a crystalline halobetasol propionate selected from the group consisting of halobetasol propionate having crystalline Form I characterized by power X-ray diffraction peak positions and intensities as set forth in Table 1 herein, halobetasol propionate having crystalline Form II characterized by power X-ray diffraction peak positions and intensities as set forth in Table 2 herein, halobetasol propionate having crystalline Form III characterized by power X-ray diffraction peak positions and intensities as set forth in Table 3 herein, halobetasol propionate having crystalline Form IV characterized by power X-ray diffraction peak positions and intensities as set forth in Table 4 herein, halobetasol propionate having crystalline Form V characterized by power X-ray diffraction peak positions and intensities as set forth in Table 5 herein, and halobetasol propionate having crystalline Form VI characterized by power X-ray diffraction peak positions and intensities as set forth in Table 6

Abstract: The present invention provides a crystalline halobetasol propionate selected from the group consisting of halobetasol propionate having crystalline Form I characterized by power X-ray diffraction peak positions and intensities as set forth in Table 1 herein, halobetasol propionate having crystalline Form II characterized by power X-ray diffraction peak positions and intensities as set forth in Table 2 herein, halobetasol propionate having crystalline Form III characterized by power X-ray diffraction peak positions and intensities as set forth in Table 3 herein, halobetasol propionate having crystalline Form IV characterized by power X-ray diffraction peak positions and intensities as set forth in Table 4 herein, halobetasol propionate having crystalline Form V characterized by power X-ray diffraction peak positions and intensities as set forth in Table 5 herein, and halobetasol propionate having crystalline Form VI characterized by power X-ray diffraction peak positions and intensities as set forth in Table 6

Abstract: The invention provides a process for the preparation and isolation of compound of formula 2, comprising the following steps: oxidizing Flumethasone dissolved in a tetrahydrofuran-water mixture with periodic acid at a temperature lower than 30° C.; cooling the reaction mixture to a temperature lower than 10° C.; adding an antisolvent precooled to a temperature lower than 10° C.; and separating the precipitated crystal by filtration, whereby there is obtained a compound of formula 2 in a yield of at least 98% and of a chromatographic purity of at least 99%.

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

Abstract: The invention provides a process for the preparation and isolation of compound of formula 2, comprising the following steps: 1

Abstract: The invention provides a process for the preparation of diphenylmethylthioacetamide (I) as described in Scheme 4 comprising reacting of the isothiouronium salt or its corresponding base of the formula IV with an acetamide of the formula XCH2CONH2, wherein X represents a halogen, M represents an alkali metal and A represents an anion, in a protic medium at a temperature of less than 100° C.

Abstract: The invention provides a process for the preparation of diphenylmethylthioacetamide (I) as described in Scheme 4 comprising reacting of the isothiouronium salt or its corresponding base of the formula IV with an acetamide of the formula XCH2CONH2, wherein X represents a halogen, M represents an alkali metal and A represents an anion, in a protic medium at a temperature of less than 100° C.

Abstract: The invention provides a process for the preparation of esters [2-[4-[(4-chlorophenyl)phenylmethyl]-1-piperazinyl]ethoxy]acetic acid, of the formula (I) ##STR1## wherein X represents a halogen atom and R represents a lower alkyl group comprising reacting:(a) a compound of the formula (II) ##STR2## (b) a compound of the formula (III) ##STR3## and (c) a tertiary amine as a solvent and as an acid scavengerat a temperature of at least 100.degree. C., wherein X is a halogen atom, X' is selected from the group consisting of bromine and chlorine and R is a lower alkyl group.

Abstract: The invention provides a process for the separation of (RR,SS) 2-dimethylaminomethyl-1-(3-methoxyphenyl) cyclohexanol hydrochloride ?(RR,SS)-Tramadol!, from a mixture consisting of (RR,SS) Tramadol and (RS,SR)-2-dimethylaminomethyl-1-(3-methoxyphenyl) cyclohexanol ?(RS,SR)-Tramadol!, which process includes combining the mixture with an electrophilic reagent, the reagent selectively reacting with the hydroxyl group of (RS,SR)-Tramadol, leaving most of the (RR,SS) Tramadol intact, and precipitating the remaining, practically pure (RR,SS) Tramadol from the mixture.

Abstract: The invention provides a process for the purification and isolation of (RR,SS)-2-dimethylaminomethyl-1-(3-methoxyphenyl)cyclohexanol from mixtures also containing the (RS,SR) isomer comprising reacting the above mixture in a solvent at elevated temperature under acidic conditions, whereby the (RS,SR) isomer is selectively converted to the (RR,SS) isomer, 1-(3-methoxyphenyl)-2-dimethylaminomethylcyclohex-6-ene, 1-(3-methoxyphenyl)-2-dimethyl-aminomethylcyclohex-1-ene or a mixture thereof, selectively precipitating the desired (RR,SS) isomer as an amine acid salt, and recrystallizing the purified product.

Abstract: A process for the improved purification and separation of trans 2-[(dimethylamino)methyl]-1-(3-methoxyphenyl)cyclohexanol hydrochloride from a reaction mixture containing the trans isomer, the cis isomer and Grignard reaction side products, comprising combining the mixture with a solution of hydrochloric acid in a low molecular weight alcohol or with gaseous hydrogen chloride in the presence of an organic solvent selected from medium molecular weight alcohols, ketones, esters and ethers or aromatic ethers, to effect the selective precipitation of trans 2-[(dimethylamino)methyl]-1-(3-methoxyphenyl)cyclohexanol hydrochloride.

Abstract: A method for the bromination of aromatic compounds, including substituted deactivated aromatic compounds, at mild temperature conditions is disclosed. The method comprises reacting an aromatic compound with a bromination agent consisting of bromine-trifluoride and bromine at a temperature ranging between -10.degree. C. and 30.degree. C. The bromination reaction takes place instantaneously and the brominated aromatic compound is separated from the original reactant by known organic chemistry techniques.