Alternate synthesis of enantiomerically pure levetiracetam (Keppra (R))
| Title | Alternate synthesis of enantiomerically pure levetiracetam (Keppra (R)) |
| Publication Type | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication | 2012 |
| Authors | Mujahid, M, Mujumdar, P, Sasikumar, M, Kunte, SS, Muthukrishnan, M |
| Journal | Tetrahedron-Asymmetry |
| Volume | 23 |
| Issue | 20-21 |
| Pagination | 1512-1515 |
| Date Published | NOV |
| ISSN | 0957-4166 |
| Abstract | A simple and efficient synthesis of levetiracetam has been achieved with high enantiopurity (>99%) starting from commercially available benzyl glycidyl ether. The method is amenable for industrial scale-up. (C) 2012 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved. |
| DOI | 10.1016/j.tetasy.2012.10.006 |
| Type of Journal (Indian or Foreign) | Foreign |
| Impact Factor (IF) | 2.115 |
Divison category:
Organic Chemistry