Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of (5S)-{[2-(4-carboxyphenyl)ethyl][2-(2-{[3-chloro-4?-(trifluoromethyl)biphenyl-4-yl]methoxy}phenyl)ethyl]-amino}-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinoline-2-carboxylic acid of formula (I), prefer-ably in form of one of its salts or solvates or hydrates, preferably (5S)-{[2-(4-carboxyphenyl)ethyl][2-(2-{[3-chloro-4?-(triflu-oromethyl)biphenyl-4-yl]methoxy}phenyl)ethyl]-amino}-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinoline-2-carboxylic acid in form of monohydrate (I) of formula (I-M-I) or (5S)-{[2-(4-carboxyphenyl)ethyl] [2-(2-{[3-chloro-4?-(trifluoromethyl)biphenyl-4-yl]methoxy}phenyl)-ethyl]-amino}-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinoline-2-carboxylic acid inform of mono hydrate (II) of formula (I-M-II), in the inhalative treatment of car-diopulmonary and pulmonary disorders, such as pulmonary arterial hypertension (P AH), chronic tromboembolic pulmonary hyperten-sion (CTEPH) and pulmonary hypertension (PH) associated with chronic lung disease (PH group 3) such as pulmonary hypertension in chronic obstructive pu

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel and improved process for preparing (5S)-{[2-(4-carboxyphenyl)ethyl][2-(2-{[3-chloro-4?-(trifluo-romethyl)biphenyl-4-yl]methoxy}phenyl)ethyl]amino}-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinoline-2-carboxylic acid of the formula (I) and to novel crystalline forms of it, which is i.a. the pseudopolymorphic form monohydrate I (I-M-I) or the pseudopolymorphic form monohydrate II (I-M-II), furthermore the present invention relates to a novel and selective crystallization process for preparation of the pseudopolymorphic form monohydrate I (I-M-I) or the pseudopolymorphic form monohydrate II (I-M-II), preferably monohydrate I of formula (I-M-I) and to pharmaceutical compositions comprising monohydrate I of formula (I-M-I) and to its use for the treatment and/or prevention of diseases, in particular for the treatment and/or prevention of pulmonary and cardiopulmonary and cardiovascular diseases.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methyl {4,6-diamino-2-[5-fluoro-1-(2-fluorobenzyl)-1H-pyrazolo[3,4-b]pyridin-3-yl]pyrimidin-5-yl}carbamate in the form of a novel active compound product having improved properties, for example in respect of the isolability of the active compound product, the dischargeability of the active compound product after isolation and drying and also conveyability, sieveability and micronizability of the active compound product, and to processes for the production and formulation thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of (5S)-{[2-(4-carboxyphenyl)ethyl][2-(2-{[3-chloro-4?-(trifluoromethyl)biphenyl-4-yl]methoxy}phenyl)ethyl]-amino}-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinoline-2-carboxylic acid of formula (I), prefer-ably in form of one of its salts or solvates or hydrates, preferably (5S)-{[2-(4-carboxyphenyl)ethyl][2-(2-{[3-chloro-4?-(trifluoromethyl)biphenyl-4-yl]methoxy}phenyl)ethyl]-amino}-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinoline-2-carboxylic acid in form of monohydrate (I) of formula (I-M-I) or (5S)-{[2-(4-carboxyphenyl)ethyl][2-(2-{[3-chloro-4?-(trifluoromethyl)biphenyl-4-yl]methoxy}phenyl)-ethyl]-amino}-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinoline-2-carboxylic acid inform of mono hydrate (II) of formula (I-M-II), in the inhalative treatment of cardiopulmonary and pulmonary disorders, such as pulmonary arterial hypertension (P AH), chronic tromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH) and pulmonary hypertension (PH) associated with chronic lung disease (PH group 3) such as pulmonary hypertension in chronic obstructive pulmon

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of (5S)-{[2-(4-carboxyphenyl)ethyl][2-(2-{[3-chloro-4?-(trifluoromethyl)biphenyl-4-yl]methoxy}phenyl)ethyl]-amino}-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinoline-2-carboxylic acid of formula (I), prefer-ably in form of one of its salts or solvates or hydrates, preferably (5S)-{[2-(4-carboxyphenyl)ethyl][2-(2-{[3-chloro-4?-(trifluoromethyl)biphenyl-4-yl]methoxy}phenyl)ethyl]-amino}-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinoline-2-carboxylic acid in form of monohydrate (I) of formula (I-M-I) or (5S)-{[2-(4-carboxyphenyl)ethyl][2-(2-{[3-chloro-4?-(trifluoromethyl)biphenyl-4-yl]methoxy}phenyl)-ethyl]-amino}-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinoline-2-carboxylic acid inform of mono hydrate (II) of formula (I-M-II), in the inhalative treatment of cardiopulmonary and pulmonary disorders, such as pulmonary arterial hypertension (P AH), chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH) and pulmonary hypertension (PH) associated with chronic lung disease (PH group 3) such as pulmonary hypertension in chronic obstructive pulmo

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel and improved process for preparing (5S)-{[2-(4-carboxyphenyl)ethyl][2-(2-{[3-chloro-4?-(trifluo-romethyl)biphenyl-4-yl]methoxy}phenyl)ethyl]amino}-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinoline-2-carboxylic acid of the formula (I) and to novel crystalline forms of it, which is i.a. the pseudopolymorphic form monohydrate I (I-M-I) or the pseudopolymorphic form monohydrate II (I-M-II), furthermore the present invention relates to a novel and selective crystallization process for preparation of the pseudopolymorphic form monohydrate I (I-M-I) or the pseudopolymorphic form monohydrate II (I-M-II), preferably monohydrate I of formula (I-M-I) and to pharmaceutical compositions comprising monohydrate I of formula (I-M-I) and to its use for the treatment and/or prevention of diseases, in particular for the treatment and/or prevention of pulmonary and cardiopulmonary and cardiovascular diseases.

Abstract: The present application relates to a novel, cost-saving and efficient process for preparing 4-(2,2,3,3-tetrafluoropropyl)morpholine which serves as an intermediate for production of medicaments and for production of medicaments for treatment and/or prophylaxis of cardiovascular disorders.

Abstract: The present application relates to a novel and efficient process with high yield for preparing methyl {4,6-diamino-2-[5-fluoro-1-(2-fluorobenzyl)-1H-pyrazolo[3,4-b]pyridin-3-yl]pyrimidin-5-yl}carbamate of the formula (I) in the crystalline form of modification I, wherein the x-ray diffractogram of the compound of the formula (I) in modification exhibits peak maxima of the 2 theta angle at 5.9, 6.9, 22.7, in very high purity which is significantly more cost-effective than the process known from the art and can be performed in customary pilot- and production plant-equipment (stirred tank/devices for isolation).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel and improved process for preparing butyl (5S)-5-({2-[4-(butoxycarbonyl)phenyl]ethyl}[2-(2-{[3-chloro-4?-(trifluoromethyl)[biphenyl]-4-yl]methoxy}phenyl)ethyl]amino)-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinoline-2-carboxylate of the formula (XII) to novel precursors for preparation thereof, and to use for preparation of (5S)-5-{[2-(4-carboxyphenyl)ethyl][2-(2-{[3-chloro-4?-(trifluoromethyl)[biphenyl]-4-yl]methoxy}phenyl)ethyl]amino}-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinoline-2-carboxylic acid.

Abstract: The present invention relates to stable nanosuspensions of methyl {4,6-diamino-2-[5-fluoro-1-(2- fluorobenzyl)-1H-pyrazolo[3,4-b]pyridin-3-yl]pyrimidin-5-yl}carbamate (Vericiguat, compound of formula (I)), processes for preparing the stable nanosuspensions, nanoparticles comprising the compound of formula (I), and pharmaceutical compositions in solid form made from the nanosuspensions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel and improved process for preparing (3S)-3-(4-chloro-3-{[(2S,3R)-2-(4-chlorophenyl)-4,4,4-trifluoro-3-methylbutanoyl]amino}phenyl)-3-cyclopropylpropanoic acid of the formula (I), to the compound of the formula (I) in crystalline form and to their use for the treatment and/or prevention of diseases, in particular for the treatment and/or prevention of cardiovascular, cardiopulmonary and cardiorenal disorders.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel and improved process for preparing (3S)-3-(4-chloro-3-{[(2S,3R)-2-(4-chlorophenyl)-4,4,4-trifluoro-3-methylbutanoyl]amino}phenyl)-3-cyclopropylpropanoic acid of the formula (I), to the compound of the formula (I) in crystalline form and to their use for the treatment and/or prevention of diseases, in particular for the treatment and/or prevention of cardiovascular, cardiopulmonary and cardiorenal disorders.

Abstract: Quinolonecarboxylic esters of the general formula (II) are hydrolyzed to quinolonecarboxylic acids of the general formula (I): The method comprises the step A): A) reacting compounds of the formula (II) with a mixture comprising acetic acid, sulfuric acid and water In step A), ?30 to ?40 mol of acetic acid, ?0.3 to ?1 mol of sulfuric acid and ?0.9 to ?2.5 mol of water are used per mole of compounds of the formula (II). The method is particularly suitable for the synthesis of the intermediate (I) in the synthesis of pradofloxacin.

Abstract: The present application relates to a novel, cost-saving and efficient process for preparing 4-(2,2,3,3-tetrafluoropropyl)morpholine which serves as an intermediate for production of medicaments and for production of medicaments for treatment and/or prophylaxis of cardiovascular disorders.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methyl {4,6-diamino-2-[5-fluoro-1-(2-fluorobenzyl)-1H-pyrazolo[3,4-b]pyridin-3-yl]pyrimidin-5-yl}carbamate in the form of a novel active compound product having improved properties, for example in respect of the isolability of the active compound product, the dischargeability of the active compound product after isolation and drying and also conveyability, sieveability and micronizability of the active compound product, and to processes for the production and formulation thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel and improved process for preparing (3S)-3-(4-chloro-3-{[(2S,3R)-2-(4-chlorophenyl)-4,4,4-trifluoro-3-methylbutanoyl]amino}phenyl)-3-cyclopropylpropanoic acid of the formula (I), to the compound of the formula (I) in crystalline form and to their use for the treatment and/or prevention of diseases, in particular for the treatment and/or prevention of cardiovascular, cardiopulmonary and cardiorenal disorders.

Abstract: Quinolonecarboxylic esters of the general formula (II) are hydrolyzed to quinolonecarboxylic acids of the general formula (I): The method comprises the step A): A) reacting compounds of the formula (II) with a mixture comprising acetic acid, sulfuric acid and water In step A), ?30 to ?40 mol of acetic acid, ?0.3 to ?1 mol of sulfuric acid and ?0.9 to ?2.5 mol of water are used per mole of compounds of the formula (II). The method is particularly suitable for the synthesis of the intermediate (I) in the synthesis of pradofloxacin.

Abstract: The present application relates to a novel and efficient process for preparing novel substituted 5-fluoro-1H-pyrazolopyridines of the formula (VI) which are suitable as an intermediate for production of medicaments and for production of medicaments for treatment and/or prophylaxis of cardiovascular disorders. More particularly, the 5-fluoro-1H-pyrazolopyridines of the formula (VI) are suitable for preparation of the compound of the formula (I) which serves for production of medicaments, for production of medicaments for treatment and/or prophylaxis of cardiovascular disorders.

Abstract: The present application relates to a novel and efficient process for preparing novel substituted 5-fluoro-1H-pyrazolopyridines of the formula (VI) which are suitable as an intermediate for production of medicaments and for production of medicaments for treatment and/or prophylaxis of cardiovascular disorders. More particularly, the 5-fluoro-1H-pyrazolopyridines of the formula (VI) are suitable for preparation of the compound of the formula (I) which serves for production of medicaments, for production of medicaments for treatment and/or prophylaxis of cardiovascular disorders.

Abstract: The present application relates to a novel and efficient process for preparing novel substituted 5-fluoro-1H-pyrazolopyridines of the formula (VI) which are suitable as an intermediate for production of medicaments and for production of medicaments for treatment and/or prophylaxis of cardiovascular disorders. More particularly, the 5-fluoro-1H-pyrazolopyridines of the formula (VI) are suitable for preparation of the compound of the formula (I) which serves for production of medicaments, for production of medicaments for treatment and/or prophylaxis of cardiovascular disorders.