Abstract:
The present invention relates to the process for the preparation and purification of citalopram (I) 1 in which a compound of formula (II) 2 wherein Z is iodo, bromo, chloro or CF3null(CF2)nnullSO2nullOnull, n being 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 or 8, is subjected to a cyanide exchange reaction with a cyanide source; the resultant crude citalopram product is optionally subjected to some initial purification and subsequently treated with an amide or an amide-like group forming agent; the reaction mixture is then subjected to an acid/base wash and/or crystallisation and recrystallisation of citalopram in order to remove the amides formed from the crude citalopram mixture; and the resulting citalopram product is optionally further purified, worked up and isolated as the base or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to benzofuran derivatives having general Formula (I) 1 wherein A is selected from (1), (2), (3), (4) 2 wherein Z is O or S; s is 0 or 1; q is 0 or 1; R4 is hydrogen, C1-6-alkyl, C2-6-alkenyl, C26-alkynyl, C1-6-alkyl-aryl, or C1-6-alkyl-O-aryl; D is a spacer group selected from branched or straight chain C1-6-alkylene, C2-6-alkenylene and C2-6-alkynylene; its enantiomers, and pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salt thereof. The compounds are potently binding to the 5-HT1A receptor.
Abstract:
A method for the preparation of citalopram comprising reaction of a compound of formula 5-aminomethyl-1-(3-dimethylamino-propyl)-1-(4-fluoro-phenyl)-1,3-dihydro-isobenzofuran with an oxidising agent to prepare citalopram.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to substituted indane or dihydroindole compounds of Formula (I) 1 wherein A is an indole. These compounds have high affinity for D4 receptors.
Abstract:
A method for the preparation of citalopram comprising reacting 5-carboxyphthalide successively with a Grignard reagent of 4-halo-fluorophenyl and a Grignard reagent of 3-halo-N,N-dimethyl-propylamine and then effecting ring closure of the resulting compound of Formula XI 1 to a compound of Formula IV 2 followed by conversion of the compound of Formula IV into citalopram is disclosed. Methods for the manufacture and conversion of the compound of Formula IV are also disclosed.