Abstract: This invention relates to an improved and scalable process for the preparation of substantially pure palonosetron and its acid addition salts, in particular hydrochloride (I) which comprises of, (a) converting intermediate (IIa) as such or as its freebase (II) to a crude mixture of diastereomeric palonosetrons (VIII) or (VIIIa) contaminated with varying amounts of unconverted intermediate (II) or (IIa) via hydrogenation under pressure with an appropriately chosen hydrogenation catalyst in an suitable organic solvent. (b) making the resulting crude mixture of diastereomeric palonosetrons (VIII) or (VIIIa) contaminated with varying amounts of unconverted intermediate (II) or (IIa) substantially free from (II) or (IIa) via halogenation reaction.

Abstract: This invention relates to an improved process for preparing substantially pure simvastatin (I), chemically known as (1S,3R,7S,8S,8aR)-8-[2-[(2R,4R)-4-hydroxy-6-oxotetrahydro-2-H-pyran-2-yl]ethyl]-3 ,7-dimeth-yl-1,2,3,7,8,8a-Hexahydronaphthalen-1-yl2,2-dimethyl butanoate, which comprises of: a) treating lovastatin (II) with an alkali metal hydroxide in a chosen suitable alcoholic solvent followed by relactonization to obtain the diol lactone intermediate (III) in a single vessel. b) selective silylation of 4-hydroxy group of diol lactone intermediate (III) with a chosen suitable silylating reagent to obtain mono silylated intermediate diol lactone (IV).

Abstract: This invention relates to an improved and scalable process for the preparation of substantially pure palonosetron and its acid addition salts, in particular hydrochloride (I) which comprises of, (a) converting intermediate (IIa) as such or as its freebase (II) to a crude mixture of diastereomeric palonosetrons (VIII) or (VIIIa) contaminated with varying amounts of unconverted intermediate (II) or (IIa) via hydrogenation under pressure with an appropriately chosen hydrogenation catalyst in an suitable organic solvent. (b) making the resulting crude mixture of diastereomeric palonosetrons (VIII) or (VIIIa) contaminated with varying amounts of unconverted intermediate (II) or (IIa) substantially free from (II) or (IIa) via halogenation reaction.

Abstract: A process for preparing highly pure donepezil, particularly donepezil hydrochloride, is provided comprising hydrogenating compound 1-benzyl-4-[(5,6-dimethoxy-1-indanon)-2-ylidene]methyl-piperidine or its hydrochloride salt with a noble metal catalyst or a derivative thereof, in the presence of at least one additive, wherein the additive contains at least one heteroatom, e.g., a sulfur, phosphorous, or nitrogen heteroatom.

Abstract: An improved, scalable, and environmentally friendly manufacturing procedure for the preparation of E-3-[2-(7-chloro-2-quinolinyl)ethenyl]benzaldehyde, which is a key early intermediate used in the preparation of montelukast sodium, and the compound prepared by such a process.

Abstract: Balhimycin, a compound of the molecular formula C.sub.66 H.sub.73 C1.sub.2 N.sub.9 0.sub.

Abstract: Balhimycin, a compound of the molecular formula C.sub.66 H.sub.73 Cl.sub.2 N.sub.9 O.sub.24, is a novel Glycopeptide antibiotic and has the following structure (SEQ. ID. No.

Abstract: Cammunocin, an active substance which can be obtained by cultivation of Streptomyces species Y-84,36210 (DSM 4329), has antibiotic and immunosuppressant activity.

Abstract: Butalactin, a compound of the formula I ##STR1## can be produced by cultivation of Streptomyces species Y-86,36923. Butalactin has an antibiotic activity.

Abstract: Alisamycin, a compound of the formula I ##STR1## has an antibiotic, antitumor and antiparasitic action.

Abstract: Mersacidin, a cyclic peptide of the formula I ##STR1## has antibiotic activity.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the macrolide antibiotic swalpamycin, to a microbiological process for its preparation, to a new microorganism strain Streptomyces species, and to the use of swalpamycin as a medicinal agent for the treatment of infections caused by bacteria, mycoplasmas and Actinomycetes.