Simple synthesis of the novel antihistaminic drug olopatadine hydrochloride

TitleSimple synthesis of the novel antihistaminic drug olopatadine hydrochloride
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2013
AuthorsChavan, SP, Lasonkar, PB
JournalSynthesis-Stuttgart
Volume45
Issue24
Pagination3399-3403
Date PublishedDEC
ISSN0039-7881
Keywordsantihistaminic drugs, chelates, Lewis acids, spiro compounds, zinc
Abstract

A new alternative route for the synthesis of olopatadine is described. The present strategy involves a Lewis acid mediated ring opening of a cyclic ether to introduce 3-(dimethylamino)propylidene group as the side chain.

DOI10.1055/s-0033-1340008
Type of Journal (Indian or Foreign)Foreign
Impact Factor (IF)2.443
Divison category: 
Organic Chemistry