INTERMEDIATES IN THE ENANTIOSELECTIVE SYNTHESIS OF 3-(AMINOMETHYL)-5-METHYL-HEXANOIC ACID
(S)-(+)-3-(aminomethyl)-5-methyl-hexanoic acid or (S)-pregabalin is an anticonvulsive drug. In addition to its use as an anticonvulsive agent, pregabalin has also been indicated as a medicament in the treatment of anxiety, neuropathic pain and pain in patients with fibromyalgia. Provided herein are thioester intermediates in the synthesis of and processes for the synthesis of 3-(aminomethyl)-5-methyl-hexanoic acid in the (R) or (S) configuration.
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(2010/08/09)
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