Abstract: The present invention provides processes to manufacture crystalline N-[(3S)-1-[4-[(3-fluorophenyl)methoxy]phenyl]-5-oxo-pyrrolidin-3-yl]acetamide. Also disclosed are compounds useful as intermediates in the methods of the invention.

Abstract: The present invention provides processes to manufacture crystalline N-[(3S)-1-[4-[(3-fluorophenyl)methoxy]phenyl]-5-oxo-pyrrolidin-3-yl]acetamide. Also disclosed are compounds useful as intermediates in the methods of the invention.

Abstract: The present invention relates in part to a process for the preparation of a proline derivative of formula I wherein, R1 is C1-7-alkyl or wherein R4 is selected from the group consisting of C1-7-alkyl, halogen-C1-7-alkyl and phenyl optionally substituted by halogen; R2 is halogen or halogen-C1-7-alkyl; and R3 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, halogen, halogen-C1-7-alkyl, C1-7-alkoxy, halogen-C1-7-alkoxy and a 5- or 6-membered heterocyclic ring containing one or two nitrogen atoms, said ring being optionally substituted by C1-7-alkyl or halogen. The proline derivatives of the formula I are preferential inhibitors of the cysteine protease Cathepsin S and are therefore useful to treat metabolic diseases like diabetes, atherosclerosis, abdominal aortic aneurysm, peripheral arterial disease and diabetic nephropathy.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process of the preparation of (S)-4-fluoromethyl-dihydro-furan-2-one of the formula by employing a dialkylmalonate of the formula wherein R1b is lower alkyl, and the use of this process for the manufacture of DPP-IV inhibitors that are useful for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of diseases such as diabetes.

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: This invention relates to a process of the preparation of the novel intermediate (S)-4-fluoromethyl-dihydro-furan-2-one of the formula and with its use for the manufacture of pyrido[2,1-a]isoquinoline derivatives of the formula which are useful for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of diseases which are associated with DPP IV.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process of the preparation of (S)-4-fluoromethyl-dihydro-furan-2-one of the formula by employing a dialkylmalonate of the formula wherein R1b is lower alkyl, and the use of this process for the manufacture of DPP-IV inhibitors that are useful for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of diseases such as diabetes.

Abstract: Compounds of formula I and a process for the preparation of such compounds are disclosed.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process of the preparation of the novel intermediate (S)-4-fluoromethyl-dihydro-furan-2-one of the formula and with its use for the manufacture of pyrido[2,1-a]isoquinoline derivatives of the formula which are useful for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of diseases which are associated with DPP IV.

Abstract: Compounds of formula I and a process for the preparation of such compounds are disclosed.

Abstract: A novel process for the manufacture of compounds of the formula wherein R1 and R2 independently represent aroyl. The present invention also concerns novel intermediates used in the novel process for making compounds of formula I.

Abstract: The invention provides a multistep synthesis for the preparation of 4,5-diamino shikimic acid derivatives of formula starting from an isophthalic acid derivative of formula 4,5-Diamino shikimic acid derivatives are potent inhibitors of viral neuraminidase.

Abstract: The invention provides a multistep synthesis for the preparation of 4,5-diamino shikimic acid derivatives of formula 1

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of compounds of formula I wherein R1 and R2 are as defined in the specification as well as to the novel intermediates obtained by said process.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of compounds of formula I wherein R1 and R2 are as defined in the specification as well as to the novel intermediates obtained by said process.

Abstract: A novel process for the manufacture of compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 independently represent aroyl. The present invention also concerns novel intermediates used in the novel process for making compounds of formula I.

Abstract: A novel process for the manufacture of compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 independently represent aroyl. The present invention also concerns novel intermediates used in the novel process for making compounds of formula I.

Abstract: A catalytic process for the manufacture of optically active compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are alkyl, which is optionally interrupted by an O atom in a position other than the .alpha.-or .beta.-position, or optionally substituted benzyl,R.sup.3 is hydrogen, lower alkyl, optionally substituted benzyl, --CO--R.sup.4, --COOR.sup.4 or --CONR.sub.2.sup.4, andR.sup.4 is lower alkyl or aryl,comprising asymmetrically hydrogenating a compound of the formula ##STR2## wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 have the above significance, in the presence of a complex of an optically active, preferably atropisomeric, diphospine ligand with a metal of Group VIII.

Abstract: The invention relates to a novel process for producing a compound having the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and X are described herein, via corresponding .beta.-keto- and .beta.-hydroxy-.delta.-lactones, as well as novel intermediates which occur in the process.

Abstract: The invention relates to a novel process for producing a compound having the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and X are described herein, via wherein R corresponding .beta.-keto- and .beta.-hydroxy-.delta.-lactones, as well as novel intermediates which occur in the process.