Method of forming hydromorphinone compositions
A method for the preparation of a ketone from a narcotic alkaloid having an allyl alcohol moiety is disclosed. The method includes mixing the narcotic alkaloid with an acid in the presence of a catalyst wherein the method is carried out in the substantial absence of hydrogen gas. Also disclosed is a...
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Format | Patent |
Language | English French German |
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26.10.2011
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Summary: | A method for the preparation of a ketone from a narcotic alkaloid having an allyl alcohol moiety is disclosed. The method includes mixing the narcotic alkaloid with an acid in the presence of a catalyst wherein the method is carried out in the substantial absence of hydrogen gas. Also disclosed is a method of forming a pharmaceutical composition comprising a hydromorphone salt, 8-hydroxy hydromorphone and dihydromorphone by heating an aqueous mixture of said salt, 8-hydroxy hydromorphone and dihydromorphone for a time sufficient to reduce the concentration of 8-hydroxy hydromorphone to less than about 1.0%. The methods are useful for preparing hydromorphone or hydrocodone compositions having novel impurity profiles. |
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Bibliography: | Application Number: EP20100171268 |