Methods for the synthesis of amines such as ephedrine and intermediates

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 7176332
APP PUB NO 20040249212A1
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10488034

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A method for the preparation of a compound of formula (VI): in which R.sub.2 is an optionally substituted C1 C6 alkyl; R.sub.4 is H, OH, an optionally substituted C1 C6 alkyl or an optionally substituted C1 C6 alkoxy; R.sub.5 is an optionally substituted aryl, an optionally substituted aralkyl, or an optionally substituted alkyl; and R.sub.6 is H or an optionally substituted C1 C6 alkyl; the method including the step of subjecting a ketone of formula (V) in which R.sub.2, R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 are as defined above, to reductive amination with an amine of formula R.sub.3NH.sub.2 in which R.sub.3 is an optionally substituted alkyl, and a reductant to form the compound of formula (VI), wherein the reaction is conducted in the presence of a supercritical fluid or a liquefied gas.

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VICTORIA UNIVERSITYVITORIA AUSTRALIA MELBOURNE ST ALBANS CAMPUS OF UNIVERSITY OF VICTORIA MELBOURNE VICTORIA

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Smallridge, Andrew John Victoria, AU 4 22
Trewhella, Maurice Arthur Victoria, AU 4 22
Wilkinson, Kylie Anne Victoria, AU 2 21

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