Low-temperature synthesis of methylphenidate hydrochloride

The present invention describes a process for the preparation of methylphenidate hydrochloride. The process involves the esterification of ritalinic acid and methanol in the presence of an acid catalyst at a low temperature. The process may optionally involve the addition of an orthoester.

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Hauptverfasser: KATAISTO, ERICK WAYNE, HUNTLEY, C. FREDERICK M, LA LUMIERE, KNICHOLAUS DUDLEY, REISCH, HELGE ALFRED
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:The present invention describes a process for the preparation of methylphenidate hydrochloride. The process involves the esterification of ritalinic acid and methanol in the presence of an acid catalyst at a low temperature. The process may optionally involve the addition of an orthoester.