Abstract: It is provided a method for the purification of vilanterol trifenatate of formula (I) comprising crystallizing vilanterol trifenatate from a ketone solvent selected from the group consisting of methyl ethyl ketone (MEK), methyl isobutyl ketone (MIK), ethyl isopropyl ketone, methyl isopropyl ketone, 3-methyl-2-pentanone, and a mixture thereof.

Abstract: The present invention provides an improved process for the manufacture (R)-6-hydroxy-8-[1-hydroxy-2-[2-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1,1-dimethyl-ethylamino-ethyl]-2H-1,4-benzoxazin-3(4H)-one, in high purity and high yield, through the use of 1,1-dimethyl-2-(4-methoxyphenyl)ethyl amine L-tartrate salt, 1,1-dimethyl-2-(4-methoxyphenyl)ethyl amine maletate salt or the camphorsulfonate salt of intermediate (4). The invention also relates to said salts, to processes for preparing them and to their use for the manufacture of (R)-6-hydroxy-8-[1-hydroxy-2-[2-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1,1-dimethyl-ethylamino-ethyl]-2H-1,4-benzoxazin-3(4H)-one or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: The present invention provides an improved process for the manufacture (R)-6-hydroxy-8-[1-hydroxy-2-[2-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1,1-dimethyl-ethylamino-ethyl]-2H-1,4-benzoxazin-3(4H)-one, in high purity and high yield, through the use of 1,1-dimethyl-2-(4-methoxyphenyl)ethyl amine L-tartrate salt, 1,1-dimethyl-2-(4-methoxyphenyl)ethyl amine maletate salt or the camphorsulfonate salt of intermediate (4). The invention also relates to said salts, to processes for preparing them and to their use for the manufacture of (R)-6-hydroxy-8-[1-hydroxy-2-[2-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1,1-dimethyl-ethylamino-ethyl]-2H-1,4-benzoxazin-3(4H)-one or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an efficient and environmentally friendly process for preparing (3RS)-3-[(2SR)-(2-cyclopentyl-2-hydroxy-2-phenylacetyl)oxy]-1,1-dimethylpyrrolidinium bromide with high yield and purity suitable for industrial scale applications.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an efficient and environmentally friendly process for preparing (3RS)-3-[(2SR)-(2-cyclopentyl-2-hydroxy-2-phenylacetyl)oxy]-1,1-dimethylpyrrolidinium bromide with high yield and purity suitable for industrial scale applications.

Abstract: New polymorphic form of a long-acting beta-2 adrenoceptor agonist A new polymorphic form of arformoterol tartrate, designated as form D, is provided and which is characterized by at least one of the following: (i) a powder X-ray diffraction pattern having peaks at approximately 6.8, 13.3, 13.6, 3.8, 14.1, 18.2, 18.7, 20.0±0.2 degrees two theta; or (ii) a DSC thermogram showing an endothermic peak with an onset at approximately 19-120° C., and a maximum at approximately 129-131° C., followed by an exothermic peak with a maximum at approximately 137-138° C.; wherein the DSC thermogram of form D has a further endothermic peak with an onset at approximately 168-170° C.1 Processes for preparing the new polymorphic form, uses thereof and intermediates for the preparation thereof, are also provided.

Abstract: New polymorphic form of a long-acting beta-2 adrenoceptor agonist A new polymorphic form of arformoterol tartrate, designated as form D, is provided and which is characterised by at least one of the following: (i) a powder X-ray diffraction pattern having peaks at approximately 6.8, 13.3, 13.6, 3.8, 14.1, 18.2, 18.7, 20.0±0.2 degrees two theta; or (ii) a DSC thermogram showing an endothermic peak with an onset at approximately 19-120° C., and a maximum at approximately 129-131° C., followed by an exothermic peak with a maximum at approximately 137-138° C.; wherein the DSC thermogram of form D has a further endothermic peak with an onset at approximately 168-170° C.1 Processes for preparing the new polymorphic form, uses thereof and intermediates for the preparation thereof, are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention refers to an improved method for the preparation of compound 1-(2,6-difluorobenzyl)-1H-1,2,3-triazole-4-carboxylic acid substantially free of its 3H-I isomer. The invention also refers to the use of said intermediate for the preparation of Rufinamide and for obtaining a new polymorphic form of Rufinamide, designed as Form R-5. The invention also refers to said new polymorph of Rufinamide, and to the composition containing it and its use as medicament. The new polymorph of Rufinamide shows good stability and appropriate physico-chemical properties for its manipulation on industrial scale. Polymorph Form R-5 will be suitable to use as pharmaceutical for the treatment of convulsions, especially for the treatment of epilepsy.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to novel compounds of formula (I) as well as to the process for their preparation. Novel compounds of formula (I) can be converted into asenapine through an efficient process. The invention also relates to novel intermediates used in this process and their use in the preparation of compounds of formula (I).

Abstract: The present invention is directed to novel compounds of formula (I) as well as to the process for their preparation. Novel compounds of formula (I) can be converted into asenapine through an efficient process. The invention also relates to novel intermediates used in this process and their use in the preparation of compounds of formula (I).

Abstract: The present invention refers to an improved method for the preparation of compound 1-(2,6-difluorobenzyl)-1H-1,2,3-triazole-4-carboxylic acid substantially free of its 3H-I isomer. The invention also refers to the use of said intermediate for the preparation of Rufinamide and for obtaining a new polymorphic form of Rufinamide, designed as Form R-5. The invention also refers to said new polymorph of Rufinamide, and to the composition containing it and its use as medicament. The new polymorph of Rufinamide shows good stability and appropriate physico-chemical properties for its manipulation on industrial scale. Polymorph Form R-5 will be suitable to use as pharmaceutical for the treatment of convulsions, especially for the treatment of epilepsy.

Abstract: Relates to a new polymorphic form of Granisetron base, Form I, to methods for obtaining thereof, to the method for obtaining Granisetron.HCl and its use for preparing pharmaceutical formulations. The Form I is characterized by the X-ray powder diffractogram shown in FIG. 1. Included in summarised form are the methods and solvents for obtaining the Form I: 1) Evaporation of hexane at atmospheric pressure; 2) Evaporation of acetone at atmospheric pressure; 3) Evaporation of toluene at atmospheric pressure; 4) Cooling of a saturated solution of diethyl ether to reflux temperature; 5) Evaporation of 2-propanol atmospheric pressure; 6) Evaporation of tetrahydrofuran at atmospheric pressure; and 7) Cooling of a saturated solution of acetonitrile to reflux temperature.

Abstract: An improved method is provided for preparing a mixed solvate of olanzapine/water/tetrahydrofuran in a proportion of 1:1:1/2. Said improvement is characterised in that said mixed solvate is basically prepared by means of methylation of the N-desmethylolanzapine with dimethyl sulphate, using tetrahydrofuran and water as solvents.

Abstract: The invention provides a method for obtaining the intermediate (II), useful for manufacturing Valsartan and a drug directed to a treatment of arterial hypertension or heart failure. The process comprises a) Imination of the aldehyde group of a compound (VII) by L-Valine (IV) salts with organic or inorganic bases and a polar solvent or water, where X means halogen or an —OSO2R group, where R is CF3, tolyl, methyl or F; to give an imine-type compound (VIII), where B+ is the protonated form of an organic base or an alkaline cation; b) Reduction of the imine group of the compound (VIII) followed by acidification, to give the compound (VI); and c) N-Acylation of the compound (VI) with valeryl chloride to give the compound (II). Steps a) and b) can be performed in a “one pot” reaction.

Abstract: The present invention relates to intermediates useful in the synthesis of Dolasetron and synthetic precursors thereof, as well as to processes for obtaining them. In addition, it refers to the hydrochloric salt of Dolasetron and polymorphic forms of Dolasetron and precursors thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to a procedure for preparing quetiapine by reaction between a compound of formula (II) and a compound of formula (III), in which X means a leaving group and P a protective group of alcohols resistant to alkaline conditions, in the presence of a base, followed by a step of deprotection and, optionally, obtaining a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. Said procedure permits the obtaining of quetiapine with a high degree of purity under soft temperature conditions, with short reaction times and avoiding the use of toxic solvents.

Abstract: The invention provides a method for obtaining the intermediate (II), useful for manufacturing Valsartan and a drug directed to a treatment of arterial hypertension or heart failure. The process comprises a) Imination of the aldehyde group of a compound (VII) by L-Valine (IV) salts with organic or inorganic bases and a polar solvent or water, where X means halogen or an —OSO2R group, where R is CF3, tolyl, methyl or F; to give an imine-type compound (VIII), where B+ is the protonated form of an organic base or an alkaline cation; b) Reduction of the imine group of the compound (VIII) followed by acidification, to give the compound (VI); and c) N-Acylation of the compound (VI) with valeryl chloride to give the compound (II). Steps a) and b) can be performed in a “one pot” reaction.

Abstract: Relates to a new polymorphic form of Granisetron base, Form I, to methods for obtaining thereof, to the method for obtaining Granisetron.HCl and its use for preparing pharmaceutical formulations. The Form I is characterized by the X-ray powder diffractogram shown in FIG. 1. Included in summarised form are the methods and solvents for obtaining the Form I: 1) Evaporation of hexane at atmospheric pressure; 2) Evaporation of acetone at atmospheric pressure; 3) Evaporation of toluene at atmospheric pressure; 4) Cooling of a saturated solution of diethyl ether to reflux temperature; 5) Evaporation of 2-propanol atmospheric pressure; 6) Evaporation of tetrahydrofuran at atmospheric pressure; and 7) Cooling of a saturated solution of acetonitrile to reflux temperature.

Abstract: Said mixed solvate is a solvate of olanzapine/water/tetrahydrofuran in the proportion 1:1:1/2 (I). The method for preparing said solvate comprises treating a crude anhydrous olanzapine with a mixture of tetrahydrofuran/water. The method for preparing Form I of olanzapine includes desolvating the mixed solvate of formula I, by means of drying, in vacuo and under temperature-controlled conditions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for obtaining Dolasetron that comprises: a) Esterification of the alcohol of formula (IV) with indole-3-carboxylic acid (compound (III)) or a reactive derivative thereof, to give a compound of formula (V), followed by step b) which includes Dieckmann reaction of the intermediate (V), by reaction with a strong organic or inorganic base, to give the intermediate (VI), and step c) which comprises dealcoxycarbonylation of the intermediate (VI) to give Dolasetron base and, if desired, a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, hydrates or solvates of the base of said salt. The invention also relates to the intermediates (V) and (VI), and methods for obtaining them. With the method of the present invention Dolasetron is obtained at industrial scale with good yields, with decreased use of reactants and solvents, while said method is also of greater atomic efficiency.