Abstract: A precipitation process for amorphous Letermovir, contains residual solvents in accordance with ICH guidelines and is suitable for the preparation of orally administered pharmaceutical formulations. The formulations of the amorphous Letermovir are intended for use in methods of prophylaxis or methods of treatment of viral diseases, in particular human cytomegalovirus (HCMV) infections.

Abstract: Various crystalline and amorphous solid state forms of an apoptosis-inducing agent and preparations thereof are disclosed. Also discloses the use of crystalline forms for the preparation of amorphous form of apoptosis-inducing agent. Further discloses a process for preparation of the apoptosis-inducing agent.

Abstract: The present invention provides process for preparation of molindone (I) comprising: a) reacting compound with cyclohexane-1,3-dione to form 2-(2-oxopentan-3-yl)cyclohexane-1,3-dione wherein X is Cl, Br or I, b) cyclizing 2-(2-oxopentan-3-yl)cyclohexane-1,3-dione to 2-methyl-3-ethyl-4-oxo-4,5,6,7-tetrahydroindole, c) reacting 2-methyl-3-ethyl-4-oxo-4,5,6,7-tetrahydroindole with morpholine and formaldehyde to give molindone (I), and d) optionally converting molindone (I) to its salt. The present invention further provides process for preparation of compound comprising: a) reacting compound with ethyl halide and another halide source to form compound wherein R is alkyl and X is Cl, Br or I; b) converting compound to compound.

Abstract: The present invention provides process for preparation of molindone (I) comprising: a) reacting compound with cyclohexane-1,3-dione to form 2-(2-oxopentan-3-yl)cyclohexane-1,3-dione wherein X is Cl, Br or I, b) cyclizing 2-(2-oxopentan-3-yl)cyclohexane-1,3-dione to 2-methyl-3-ethyl-4-oxo-4,5,6,7-tetrahydroindole, c) reacting 2-methyl-3-ethyl-4-oxo-4,5,6,7-tetrahydroindole with morpholine and formaldehyde to give molindone (I), and d) optionally converting molindone (I) to its salt. The present invention further provides process for preparation of compound comprising: a) reacting compound with ethyl halide and another halide source to form compound wherein R is alkyl and X is Cl, Br or I; b)converting compound to compound.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel crystalline form L1 of daclatasvir dihydrochloride wherein the diffraction peaks at 5.35, 6.04, 6.76, 8.65, 9.21, 10.35, 10.32, 10.75, 11.04, 11.66, 12.95, 13.56, 16.06, 18.11, 20.58, 22.18, 23.27±0.2 degree two theta in an X-ray diffraction pattern. The present invention provides novel crystalline form L2 of daclatasvir dihydrochloride wherein the diffraction peaks at 8.27, 9.54, 11.06, 13.61, 15.34, 19.01, 22.26, 23.24, 24.73, 25.35±0.2 degree two theta in an X-ray diffraction pattern. The present invention further provides process for preparation of crystalline forms L1 and L2 of daclatasvir dihydrochloride.

Abstract: The present invention provides an improved process for preparation of an intermediate of apremilast. The present invention also provides an improved process for preparation of apremilast. This invention also provides novel polymorphs of apremilast. The present invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions of novel polymorphs of apremilast. This invention also provides a process for preparation of novel polymorphs of apremilast, which are cost-effective, robust, and viable at plant scale.

Abstract: The present invention provides an improved process for preparation of an intermediate of apremilast. The present invention also provides an improved process for preparation of apremilast. This invention also provides novel polymorphs of apremilast. The present invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions of novel polymorphs of apremilast. This invention also provides a process for preparation of novel polymorphs of apremilast, which are cost-effective, robust, and viable at plant scale.

Abstract: The invention relates to salts of Obeticholic Acid, their amorphous and crystalline polymorphic form and processes for preparation thereof.

Abstract: The present invention provides a novel method to obtain olmesartan medoxomil (I) with a particle size distribution of less than 30 ?m comprising: dissolving olmesartan medoxomil (I) in a solvent; adding seed crystals of olmesartan medoxomil (I), followed by isolation.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel process for preparation of olmesartan medoxomil (I) substantially free of olmesartan acid impurity (II) comprising, reacting trityl olmesartan medoxomil (III) with acid, filtering the precipitate of trityl alcohol, subjecting the filtrate to agitated thin film drying and recovering olmesartan medoxomil (I).

Abstract: The present invention provides novel process for preparation of olmesartan medoxomil (I) substantially free of olmesartan acid impurity (II) comprising, reacting trityl olmesartan medoxomil (III) with acid, filtering the precipitate of trityl alcohol, subjecting the filtrate to agitated thin film drying and recovering olmesartan medoxomil (I).