Abstract: A process of synthesizing a compound of the formula 1: is disclosed, which comprises reacting a compound of the formula 2: with diphenylphosphine in the presence of an amine base and a nickel catalyst to produce a compound of formula 1.

Abstract: A process is disclosed that bioconverts indene to (1S)-amino-(2R)-indanol substantially free of any of its stereoisomers, by the action of a strain of P. putida or Rhodococcus sp., followed by various chemical step(s), e.g., chiral specific crystallization, treatment with strong acid in the presence of acetonitrile.

Abstract: The bisulfate salt of N,N-dimethyl-2-?5-(1,2,4-triazol-1-ylmethyl)-1H-indol-3-yl!ethylamine is a selective agonist of 5-HT.sub.1 -like receptors and is useful in the treatment of migraine and associated disorders.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved process for the in situ preparation of diisopinocampheylchloroborane which comprises reacting sodium borohydride and boron trichloride with .alpha.-pinene. The diisopinocampheylchloroborane thus obtained may be used, without isolation, to reduce prochiral ketones to their corresponding alcohols in high optical purity.

Abstract: Polymorphic forms of the angiotensin II receptor antagonist, 3-?2'-(N-benzoyl)sulfonamidobiphenyl-4-yl!methyl-5,7-dimethyl-2-ethyl-3H-i midazo?4,5-b!pyridine and a method for the preparation of these crystal forms.

Abstract: A process is disclosed that quantitatively bioconverts indene to (1S,2R)-indene oxide and (1S,2R)-indandiol, by the action of fungal haloperoxidase followed by various chemical step(s), e.g., adjusting the pH.

Abstract: .beta.- or .gamma.-Ketoesters and .beta.- or .gamma.-ketoamides are asymmetrically reduced with a Ru(II)-BINAP derived catalyst at about 40.degree. C. and about 50 N/mm.sup.2 of hydrogen in the presence of a strong acid.

Abstract: A new process is described for the synthesis of the triazolyl tryptamine: ##STR1## and related compounds. The process involves a palladium-catalyzed ring closure between a substituted ortho-iodoaniline and a protected 1-alkynol. The process is carded out at high temperature, e.g. 100.degree. C., in a dry inert solvent, e.g., DMF and in the presence of a proton acceptor, e.g., Na.sub.2 CO.sub.3 or a trialkylamine. The triazolyl tryptamine, as well as acid addition salts thereof, is a 5 HT.sub.1 D receptor agonist having anti-migraine properties.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved process for the in situ preparation of diisopinocampheylchloroborane which comprises reacting sodium borohydride and boron trichloride with .alpha.-pinene. The diisopinocampheylchloroborane thus obtained may be used, without isolation, to reduce prochiral ketones to their corresponding alcohols in high optical purity.

Abstract: .beta.- or .gamma.-Ketoesters and .beta.- or .gamma.-ketoamides are asymmetrically reduced with a Ru(II)-BINAP derived catalyst at about 40.degree. C. and about 50N/mm.sup.2 of hydrogen in the presence of a strong acid.

Abstract: A regioselective processes are disclosed for the synthesis of (1R,1S)-amino-(2S,2R)-alkanol, particularly (1R,1S)-amino-(2S,2R)-indanol.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a process of making spirocycles of general structural formula: ##STR1## where R.sub.1 is selected from the group consisting of CO--C.sub.1-3 alkyl, cyano, carboxy, carboxy C.sub.1-6 alkyl ester, carboxamide, C.sub.1-6 alkyl sulfinyl, C.sub.1-6 alkyl sulfonyl, C.sub.1-6 methanesulfonamide and halogen; R.sub.2 is selected from the group consisting of keto or alcohol, R.sub.3 is cyano, resulting in compounds which are Class III antiarrhythmic.

Abstract: A regioselective processes are disclosed for the synthesis of (1R,1S)-amino-(2S,2R)-alkanol, particularly (1R,1S)-amino-(2S,2R)-indanol.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method for the preparation of a compound of formula I: ##STR1## a key intermediate in the synthesis of a series of Angiotensin II receptor antagonists. The invention also relates to a selective reagent for conducting the Hofmann rearrangement, particularly in the formation of a pyridinoimidazolone, which is a percursor to the formation of an imidazopyfidine of formula I. This invention also relates to a method for the preparation of imidazolutidine, a key intermediate in the synthesis of 3-(2'-(N-benzoyl)sulfonamidobiphen-4-yl)-methyl-5,7 -dimethyl-2-ethyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridine, using pyridinoimidazolone, an unreactive urea.

Abstract: A regioselective process is disclosed for synthesis of 1R-amino-2S-indanol or 1S-amino-2R-indanol, wherein the stereochemical integrity of the carbon-oxygen bond at C-2 in the indene oxide starting material is retained.

Abstract: A process of synthesizing a compound of the formula 1: ##STR1## is disclosed, which comprises reacting a compound of the formula 2: ##STR2## with diphenylphosphine in the presence of an amine base and a nickel catalyst to produce a compound of formula 1.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to in-situ preparation of diisopinocamphenylchloroborane, and the use of same in the reduction of prochiral ketones to optically active alcohols such as those of formula B. ##STR1## The compound of Formula B is useful in the production 2,5-diaryltetrahydrofurans useful as PAF antagonists.

Abstract: A regeneratable polymer-supported Pd(O) catalytic deblocking process using a regeneratable polymer-supported Pd(O) catalyst in a biphasic system deblocks various allyl-protected ester, carbonates, carbamates and cinnamyl esters.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a process of making tetrahydrofuran of the formula (D) ##STR1## resulting in 2,5-diaryltetrahydrofuran PAF antagonists of pharmaceutically acceptable purity.

Abstract: A novel hydrogenation process, employing an iridium or rhodium catalyst, in an alcoholic solvent mixture, for the reduction of the 4a,5 double bond in the polyhydronaphthyl ring of des-(.alpha.-methylbutyryl)-8-hydroxy-lovastatin or analogs thereof, is disclosed.