Concise synthesis of (+/-)-clopidogrel via carboxylation of benzylamine with CO2

TitleConcise synthesis of (+/-)-clopidogrel via carboxylation of benzylamine with CO2
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2015
AuthorsVenkataramasubramanian, V, Sudalai, A
JournalSynthetic Communications
Volume45
Issue18
Pagination2099-2105
Date PublishedJUN
ISSN0039-7911
KeywordsAntithrombatic agent, clopidogrel, CO2 insertion, Plavix
Abstract

A concise and efficient synthesis of (+/-)-clopidogrel, an antithrombotic agent, is achieved by inserting CO2 at the benzylic position as the key reaction without using any toxic transition metals. The overall yield of the synthetic process is 38% and the salient features include operationally simple process chemistry and fewer steps.

DOI10.1080/00397911.2015.1061671
Type of Journal (Indian or Foreign)

Foreign

Impact Factor (IF)1.065
Divison category: 
Chemical Engineering & Process Development