Abstract:
A method for the preparation of citalopram comprising reaction of a compound of Formula (IV), 1 wherein R is C1-6 alkyl, acyl, C1-6 alkylsulfonyl or arylsulfonyl, with 3-(N,N-dimethylamino)propyl magnesium halide, to prepare citalopram.
Abstract:
A method for the preparation of escitalopram comprising reaction of a compound of 1 wherein R is C1-6 alkyl, acyl, C1-6 alkylsulfonyl or arylsulfonyl, with 3-(N,N-dimethylamino)-propyl magnesium halide, to prepare citalopram.