Abstract: The present invention provides methods for preparing 5-[2-[7-(trifluoromethyl)-5-[4-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl]ethynyl]-2-pyridinamine (compound A), which is useful for the treatment of depression and other CNS disorders. The present methods are useful for preparing compound A on large scale in manufacturing facilities.

Abstract: The invention is concerned with a compound of formula (I) wherein R1, R2, R2?, R3, R3? are as defined in the description and in the claims. The compound of formula (I) can be used as a medicament.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula (I) wherein R1, R2, R3, R5, W, X, X1, Y, Y1, Z and Z1 are as defined in the description and in the claims, as well as physiologically acceptable salts thereof. These compounds inhibit PDE10A and can be used in the treatment of CNS disorders such as schizophrenia, Alzheimer's disease, and Parkinson's disease.

Abstract: The present invention comprises a process for the preparation of 3-chloro-2-fluoro-5-trifluoromethyl benzoic acid of the formula or of a salt thereof 3-Chloro-2-fluoro-5-trifluoromethyl benzoic acid or salts thereof are versatile intermediates for the preparation of active pharmaceutical or agrochemical agents.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of cis substituted cyclic ?-aryl or heteroaryl carboxylic acid derivatives in high diastereo- and enantioselectivity by enantioselective hydrogenation in accordance with the following scheme wherein X, Ar, n, and m are defined herein and corresponding salts thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula (I) wherein R1, R2, R3, R5, W, X, X1, Y, Y1, Z and Z1 are as defined in the description and in the claims, as well as physiologically acceptable salts thereof. These compounds inhibit PDE10A and can be used in the treatment of CNS disorders such as schizophrenia, Alzheimer's disease, and Parkinson's disease.

Abstract: The present invention comprises a process for the preparation of 3-chloro-2-fluoro-5-trifluoromethyl benzoic acid of the formula or of a salt thereof 3-Chloro-2-fluoro-5-trifluoromethyl benzoic acid or salts thereof are versatile intermediates for the preparation of active pharmaceutical or agrochemical agents.

Abstract: The present invention comprises a process for the preparation of 3-chloro-2-fluoro-5-trifluoromethyl benzoic acid of the formula or of a salt thereof. 3-Chloro-2-fluoro-5-trifluoromethyl benzoic acid or salts thereof are versatile intermediates for the preparation of active pharmaceutical or agrochemical agents.

Abstract: The present invention comprises a process for the preparation of 3-chloro-2-fluoro-5-trifluoromethyl benzoic acid of the formula or of a salt thereof 3-Chloro-2-fluoro-5-trifluoromethyl benzoic acid or salts thereof are versatile intermediates for the preparation of active pharmaceutical or agrochemical agents.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of benzamide derivatives which are useful as intermediates in the preparation of pharmaceutically active compounds.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of cis substituted cyclic ?-aryl or heteroaryl carboxylic acid derivatives in high diastereo- and enantioselectivity by enantioselective hydrogenation in accordance with the following scheme wherein X, Ar, n, and m are defined hereinand corresponding salts thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of a compound of formula I, wherein R1 is C1-6-alkyl and R2 is hydrogen or halogen. (R)-2-phenyl propionic acid derivatives of formula I are key intermediates in the synthesis of 5-substituted-pyrazine or pyridine glucokinase activators of the formula Xa, which have the potential to be useful for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of type II diabetes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of (R)-2-phenyl propionic acid derivatives of the formula wherein R1 is C1-6-alkyl and R2 is hydrogen or halogen, or of a salt thereof.

Abstract: The present invention comprises a process for the preparation of 3-chloro-2-fluoro-5-trifluoromethyl benzoic acid of the formula or of a salt thereof. 3-Chloro-2-fluoro-5-trifluoromethyl benzoic acid or salts thereof are versatile intermediates for the preparation of active pharmaceutical or agrochemical agents.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of indole derivatives of formula (I): which are useful as intermediates in the preparation of pharmaceutically active compounds.

Abstract: A process for the catalytic asymmetric synthesis of an optically active compound of the formula (1a) or (1b) wherein R is an organic group; X is halogen; R1 and R2 which may the same or different represents H, or an organic group or R1 and R2 may be bridged together forming part of a ring system; R and R2 may be bridged together forming part of a ring system; with the provisio that R and R1 are different and R2, when different from H, is attached though a carbon-carbon bond, comprising the step of reacting a compound of the formula (2) with a halogenation agent in the presence of a catalytic amount of a chiral nitrogen containing organic compound.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of cis substituted cyclic ?-aryl or heteroaryl carboxylic acid derivatives in high diastereo- and enantioselectivity by enantioselective hydrogenation in accordance with the following scheme wherein X, Ar, n, and m are defined herein and corresponding salts thereof.