Abstract: The invention relates to imatinib for use in tumor therapy. This invention describes a stable, non hygroscopic alpha crystalline form of methane sulfonic acid addition salt of 4-(4-methyl piperazin-1-yl methyl)-N-[4-methyl-3-(4-pyridin-3-yl)-pyrimidin-2-yl amino) phenyl]-benzamide (imatinib mesylate) having the general structural formula A process for the preparation of the crystalline form is also described.

Abstract: The present invention is concerned with duloxetine free base in crystalline form, and also novel polymorphic forms thereof.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of trityl olmesartan comprising (a) condensing 4-(1-hydroxy-1-methylethyl)-2-propyl-imidazol-5-carboxylic acid alkyl ester with trityl biphenyl bromide in the presence of a polar aprotic solvent and a base selected from the group consisting of alkali metal carbonates, alkali metal hydroxides, alkali metal alkoxides, and tertiary amines to obtain a compound of formula V, b) deesterifying the compound of formula (V) with a base; and c) reacting the product of step (b) with 4-halomethyl-5-methyl-2-oxo-1,3-dioxolene of formula (IV), wherein X is halogen selected from F or Cl or Br or I, to obtain trityl olmesartan medoxomil of formula. The trityl olmesartan medoxomil may be deprotected to produce olmesartan medoxomil.