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Process for the preparation of 7-aminocephalosporanic acids
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, (2008/06/13)
7-Aminocephalosporanic acid (7-ACA) and 7-amino-3-methyl-3-cephem-4-carboxylic acid (7-ADCA) are valuable intermediates in the preparation of semi-synthetic cephalosporins. These compounds are commonly prepared by cleaving the amide bond of compounds having the formula SPC1 In which R6 is H or EQU1 R is the side chain of a known penicillin, especially phenoxymethyl or benzyl, and the amino and carboxyl functions are blocked; by A. halogenating the blocked compounds Ia or IIa to produce an imino-halide; B. forming an imino-ether from the imino-halide by treatment with an alcohol; and C. mixing said imino-ether with water or an alcohol to produce 7-aminocephalosporanic acid or 7-amino-3-methyl-3-cephem-4-carboxylic acid. The invention claimed is the use of dicyclohexylamine or diisopropylamine instead of a tertiary amine acid scavenger in step A.