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Efficient atom and step economic (EASE) synthesis of the “smart drug” Modafinil
Efficient atom and step economic (EASE) synthesis of the “smart drug” Modafinil
DOI: 10.1039/C6GC02623K, Communication
We developed a post-sulfoxidation protocol for the synthesis of Modafinil that exhibits improved sustainability credentials, utilizing the recyclable heterogeneous catalyst Nafion-H.
Efficient atom and step economic (EASE) synthesis of the “smart drug” Modafinil
E-mail: dratulsax@gmail.com, atul_kumar@cdri.res.in
DOI: 10.1039/C6GC02623K


Atul Kumar
Professor, Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR)/ Senior Principal Scientist at CSIR-CDRI
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Selection and justification of starting materials: new Questions and Answers to ICH Q11 published
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The ICH Q11 Guideline describing approaches to developing and understanding the manufacturing process of drug substances was finalised in May 2012. Since then the pharmaceutical industry and the drug substance manufacturers had time to get familiar with the principles outlined in this guideline. However, experience has shown that there is some need for clarification. Thus the Q11 Implementation Working Group recently issued a Questions and Answers Document.
The ICH Q11 Guideline describes approaches to developing and understanding the manufacturing process of drug substances. It was finalised in May 2012 and since then the pharmaceutical industry and the drug substance manufacturers had time to get familiar with the principles outlined in this guideline. However, experiences during implementation of these principles within this 4 years period have shown that there is need for clarification in particular with regard to the selection and justification of starting materials.
On 30 November 2016 the ICH published a Questions and Answers…
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Lumefantrine

lumefantrine
- Molecular FormulaC30H32Cl3NO
- Average mass528.940 Da
- Benflumetol
- dl-Benflumelol
UNIIF38R0JR742
CAS number82186-77-4
2-(dibutylamino)-1-[(9Z)-2,7-dichloro-9-[(4-chlorophenyl)methylidene]-9H-fluoren-4-yl]ethan-1-ol
| (±)-2,7-Dichloro-9-((Z)-p-chlorobenzylidene)-α-((dibutylamino)methyl)fluorene-4-methanol |
| 2-Dibutylamino-1-[2,7-dichloro-9-(4-chloro-benzylidene)-9H-fluoren-4-yl]-ethanol |
| 2-Dibutylamino-1-{2,7-dichloro-9-[1-(4-chloro-phenyl)-meth-(Z)-ylidene]-9H-fluoren-4-yl}-ethanol |
| Benflumetol |
| dl-Benflumelol |
UNII F38R0JR742
CAS number 82186-77-4
Weight Average: 528.94
Monoisotopic: 527.154947772
Chemical Formula C30H32Cl3NO
Lumefantrine (or benflumetol) is an antimalarial drug. It is only used in combination with artemether. The term “co-artemether” is sometimes used to describe this combination.[1] Lumefantrine has a much longer half-life compared to artemether and so is therefore thought to clear any residual parasites that remain after combination treatment.[2]
Lumefantrine, along with pyronaridine and naphtoquine, were synthesized in course of the Project 523 antimalaria drug research initiated in 1967; these compounds are all used in combination antimalaria therapies.[3][4][5]

Lumefantrine is an antimalarial drug chemically known as 2-(dibutylamino)-1-[(9Z)-2, 7-dichloro-9-(4- chlorobenzylidene)-9H-floren-4-yl] ethanol, which is used in the prevention and treatment of Malaria in worm blooded animals. Lumefantrine is using the combination of β-Artemether in the treatment of Malaria
SYN
Synthetic Reference
Beutler, Ulrich; Fuenfschilling, Peter C.; Steinkemper, Andreas. An Improved Manufacturing Process for the Antimalaria Drug Coartem. Part II. Organic Process Research & Development. Volume 11. Issue 3. Pages 341-345. 2007.

SYN 2
Synthetic Reference
Rao, Dharmaraj Ramachandra; Kankan, Rajendra Narayanrao; Phull, Manjinder Singh. Process for preparation of lumefantrine as antimalarial agent with improved method. Assignee Cipla Co., Ltd., India. CN 1865227. (2006).

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Sethi, Madhuresh Kumar; Gonuguntla, Anantavena Rani; Arikatla, Siva Lakshmi Devi; Mulukutla, Suryanarayana; Yerramalla, Rajakrishna; Bontalakoti, Jaganmohanarao; Vemula, Lakshminarayana; Thirunavukarasu, Jayaprakash. Synthesis and characterization of novel related substances of Lumefantrine, an anti-malarial drug. Pharma Chemica. Volume 8. Issue 3. Pages 91-100. 2016.

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Synthetic Reference
Mathur, Prafull; Mathur, Suvigya; Vishwanath, Kannan; Mishra, Anand Kumar. Preparation of lumefantrine. Assignee Aanjaneya Lifecare Limited, India. IN 2013MU00611. (2015).

SYN 5
Synthetic Reference
Wu, Guang-liang; Dai, Ying-jie; Kang, Cong-min; Zi, Yan. A new synthetic technology of anti-malarial drug lumefantrine. Zhongguo Xinyao Zazhi. Volume 21. Issue 24. Pages 2944-2947. 2012.

SYN 6
Synthetic Reference
Krishna, Bettadapura Gundappa; Verma, Sudhakar; Krishna, Sujatha; Naik, Gajanan; Arulmoli, Thangavel. A process for preparation of lumefantrine. Assignee SeQuent Scientific Limited, India. IN 2012CH00470. (2012).

SYN 7
Synthetic Reference
Bansi, Lal; Genbhau, Gund Vitthal; Prabhakar, Bapat Chintamani; Popat, Bochiya Pravin; Banshi, Punde Dnyanadeo; Venkata, Reddy Prabhakar Gorla. Improved one pot process for the synthesis of lumefantrine. Assignee Calyx Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals Ltd., India. IN 2009MU01437. (2010).

SYN 8
Synthetic Reference
Shailesh, Singh; Dhaval, Vashi; Vinod, Gaikwad; Sanjay, Chowkekar; Sanjay, Bute. Process for the preparation of lumefantrine. Assignee Ajanta Pharma Ltd., India. IN 2008MU01677. (2010).

SYN 9
Synthetic Reference
Rawalnath, Sakhardande Rajiv; Kanji, Khatri Navin; Nilkanth, Firake Pandharinath; Vasant, Panchal Rajesh; Nagesh, Babrekar Chandan; Madhukar, Mohite Dhanaji. Preparation of lumefantrine. Assignee Saxena, Alok, India. IN 2006MU00260. (2007).

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Tropical Journal of Pharmaceutical Research October 2013; 12 (5): 791-798 ISSN: 1596-5996 (print); 1596-9827 (electronic) © Pharmacotherapy Group, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Benin, Benin City, 300001 Nigeria. All rights reserved. Available online at http://www.tjpr.org
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[1] Ulrich Beutler, C Peter.; Fuenfschilling.; and Andreas, Steinkemper.; Novartis Pharma AG; Chemical and Analytical Development: CH-4002 Basel, Switzerland, Organic Process Research & Development 2007, 11, 341- 345.
[2] Boehm, M. Fuenfschilling.; Krieger, P. C.; Kuesters, E. M.; Struber, F.; Org. Process Res. DeV. 2007, 11, 336- 340.
[3] (a) Rao, D. R.; Kankan, R. N.; Phull, M. S.; Patent Application CN 1009-3724 20060424, 2005. (b) Deng, R.; Zhong, J.; Zhao, D.; Wang, J.; Yaoxue, X. 2000, 35 (1), 22. (c) Allmendinger, Th.; Wernsdorfer, W. H. PCT WO 99/67197.
[4] Perrumattam, J.; Shao, Ch.; Confer, W. L. Synthesis 1994, 1181.
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[6] Di Nunno, L.; Scilimati, A. Tetrahedron 1988, 44, 3639.
[7] Pharmacopeial Forum, Vol. 36(2) [Mar.-Apr. 2010]
Preparation of 2-(dibutylamino)-1-[(9Z)-2, 7-dichloro-9-(4-chlorobenzylidene)-9H-floren-4-yl] ethanol (Lumefantrine) 1.
To a stirred solution of NaOH (1.97 g 0.0492 mol) in methanol (100 ml) there was added 1-(2, 7- dichloro-9 H-fluren-4-yl)-2-(dibutyl amino) ethanol (10 g, 0.0246 mol) and para chloro benzaldehyde (5.24 g 0.0372). The suspension obtained was stirred at reflux temperature till the absence of starting material by TLC. After confirming the product formation reaction mixture was cooled to room temperature and further stirred at same temperature for overnight. The precipitated solids were filtered and washed with methanol and dried under vacuum at 50°C to get desired compound. (Purity by HPLC: 99%).
IR (cm-1): 3408, 3092, 2953, 2928, 2870, 2840, 1634, 1589, 1487, 1465, 1443, 1400, 1365, 1308, 1268, 1241, 1207, 1173, 1156, 1085, 1071, 1014, 980, 933, 874, 839, 815, 806, 770;
1H NMR (CDCl3, δ ppm): 7.75 (d, 1H, CH, J 1.5 Hz), 7.68 (d, 1H, CH, J 1.5 Hz), 7.60-7.63 (m, 1H, CH), 7.32-7.35 (dd, 1H, CH, J 1.7,8.3 Hz), 7.45-7.50 (m, 1H, CH), 5.35-5.39 (dd, 1H, CH, J 3.0,9.9 Hz), 2.41-2.74 (m, 1H, CH2Ha), 2.86-2.92 (m, 1H, CH2Hb), 2.41-2.74 (m, 4H, CH2), 1.25-1.56 (m, 8H, CH2), 0.97 (t, 1H, CH, J 7.2 Hz), 7.60-7.63 (m, 1H, CH), 7.45-7.50 (m, 4H, CH), 4.54 (broad, 1H, OH),
13C NMR (CDCl3, δ ppm): 138.2, 141.5, 120.6, 133.2, 126.3, 135.0, 135.0, 136.4, 123.9, 128.3, 132.8, 123.0, 139.8, 65.5, 60.0, 53.5, 29.1, 20.6, 14.0, 127.6, 134.7, 130.5, 129.1, 133.2;
MS: m/z: 528 [M+H]+ ; Analysis calcd. for C30H32Cl3NO: C, 68.12; H, 6.10; N, 2.65% Found: C, 68.38; H, 6.14; N, 2.63 %.
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[2–4] Thus, today lumefantrine is a drug of choice in antimalarial treatment against P. …. The NMRspectra observed triplet at 0.943-0.989 (methyl protons of alkyl …







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| Clinical data | |
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| AHFS/Drugs.com | International Drug Names |
| MedlinePlus | a609024 |
| Routes of administration |
Oral |
| ATC code | P01BF01 (WHO) (combination with artemether) |
| Legal status | |
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| Identifiers | |
| CAS Number | 82186-77-4 |
| PubChem (CID) | 6437380 |
| DrugBank | DB06708 |
| ChemSpider | 4941944 |
| UNII | F38R0JR742 |
| KEGG | D03821 |
| ChEBI | CHEBI:156095 |
| ChEMBL | CHEMBL38827 |
| Chemical and physical data | |
| Formula | C30H32Cl3NO |
| Molar mass | 528.939 g/mol |
| 3D model (Jmol) | Interactive image |
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Ranolazine Intermediate, An Efficient Synthesis of 1-(2-Methoxyphenoxy)-2,3-epoxypropane: Key Intermediate of β-Adrenoblockers

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Preparation of 1-(2-Methoxyphenoxy)-2,3-epoxypropane 4.
To a stirring solution of 2-methoxy phenol 2 (10 kg, 80.55 mol) and water (40 L) at about 30 °C was added sodium hydroxide (1.61 kg, 40.25 mol) and water (10 L). After stirring for 30−45 min, epichlorohydrin 3 (22.35 kg, 241.62 mol) was added and stirred for 10−12 h at 25−35 °C. Layers were separated, and water (40 L) was added to the organic layer (bottom layer) containing product. Sodium hydroxide solution (3.22 kg, 80.5 mol) and water (10 L) were added at 27 °C and stirred for 5−6 h at 27 °C.
The bottom product layer was separated and washed with sodium hydroxide solution (3.0 kg 75 mol) and water (30 L). Excess epichlorohydrin (3) was recovered by distillation of the product layer at below 90 °C under vacuum (650−700 mmHg) to give 13.65 kg (94%) of title compound with 98.3% purity by HPLC, 0.2% of 2- methoxy phenol 2, 0.1% of epichlorohydrin 3, 0.1% of chlorohydrin 11, 0.3% of dimer 12 and 0.3% of dihydroxy 13.
1 H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl3, δ) 6.8−7.0 (m, 4H), 4.3 (dd, J = 5.6 Hz, 5.4 Hz, 1H), 3.8 (dd, J = 5.6 Hz, 5.3 Hz, 1H), 3.7 (s, 3H), 3.2−3.4 (m, 1H), 2.8 (dd, J = 5.6 Hz, 5.4 Hz, 1H), 2.7 (dd, J = 5.6 Hz, 5.3 Hz, 1H);
IR (KBr, cm−1 ) 2935 (C−H, aliphatic), 1594 and 1509 (CC, aromatic), 1258 and 1231 (C−O−C, aralkyl ether), 1125 and 1025 (C−O−C, epoxide);
MS (m/z) 181 (M+ + H).
Compound Details
CAS 2210-74-4
| Glycidyl 2-methoxyphenyl ether | |
| Guaiacol glycidyl ether |
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ADRAFINIL
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ADRAFINIL
2-((diphenylmethyl)sulfinyl)-acetohydroxamicaci;2-((diphenylmethyl)sulfinyl)-n-hydroxy-acetamid;2-((diphenylmethyl)sulfinyl)-n-hydroxyacetamide;2-(benzhydrylsulfinyl)acetohydroxamicacid;ADRAFINIL;2-[(DIPHENYLMETHYL)SULFINYL]ACETOHYDROXAMIC ACID;CRL 40028;OLMIFON
- CAS 63547-13-7
- MF:C15H15NO3S
- MW:289.35
- EINECS:264-303-1
WATCH THIS POST AS DETAILS LIKE SYNTHESIS ARE UPDATED………….
Adrafinil is touted mainly for its stimulant properties and ability to provide alertness and wakefulness.
- Stay up late/stay awake during normal sleeping hours: Adrafinil may be helpful for night workers who need a kick-start adapting their body’s natural circadian rhythm of wakefulness in the daytime and sleepiness in the evening to their job needs. This can also make it helpful for periodic late-night study sessions. Adrafinil is best taken in the afternoon or evening for nighttime wakefulness.
- Boost energy, alertness, and focus during the day time: Adrafinil can also be used as an energy-boost during waking hours.
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Adrafinil (INN) (brand name Olmifon)[2] is a discontinued wakefulness-promoting agent (or eugeroic) that was formerly used inFrance to promote vigilance (alertness), attention, wakefulness, mood, and other parameters, particularly in the elderly.[3][4] It was also used off-label by individuals who wished to avoid fatigue, such as night workers or others who needed to stay awake and alert for long periods of time. Additionally, “adrafinil is known to a larger nonscientific audience, where it is considered to be a nootropic agent.”[3] Adrafinil is a prodrug; it is primarily metabolized in vivo to modafinil, resulting in very similar pharmacological effects.[3] Unlike modafinil, however, it takes time for the metabolite to accumulate to active levels in the bloodstream. Effects usually are apparent within 45–60 minutes when taken orally on an empty stomach. Adrafinil was marketed in France under the trade name Olmifon[2] until September 2011 when it was voluntarily discontinued.[4]
Pharmacology
Pharmacodynamics
Because α1-adrenergic receptor antagonists were found to block effects of adrafinil and modafinil in animals, “most investigators assume[d] that adrafinil and modafinil both serve as α1-adrenergic receptor agonists.”[3] However, adrafinil and modafinil have not been found to bind to the α1-adrenergic receptor and they lack peripheral sympathomimetic side effects associated with activation of this receptor;[5] hence, the evidence in support of this hypothesis is weak, and other mechanisms are probable.[3] Modafinil was subsequently screened at a variety of targets in 2009 and was found to act as a weak, atypical blocker of the dopamine transporter(and hence as a dopamine reuptake inhibitor), and this action may explain some or all of its pharmacological effects.[6][7][8] Relative to adrafinil, modafinil possesses greater specificity in its action, lacking or having a reduced incidence of many of the common side effects of the former (including stomach pain, skin irritation, anxiety, and elevated liver enzymes with prolonged use).[9][10][11] There is a case report of two patients that adrafinil may increase interest in sex.[3] A case report of adrafinil-induced orofacial dyskinesia exists.[12][13] Reports of this side effect also exist for modafinil.[12]
Pharmacokinetics
In addition to modafinil, adrafinil also produces modafinil acid (CRL-40467) and modafinil sulfone (CRL-41056) as metabolites, which form from metabolic modification of modafinil.
History
Adrafinil was discovered in 1974 by two chemists working for the French pharmaceutical company Laboratoires Lafon who were screening compounds in search of analgesics.[14] Pharmacological studies of adrafinil instead revealed psychostimulant-like effects such as hyperactivity and wakefulness in animals.[14] The substance was first tested in humans, specifically for the treatment of narcolepsy, in 1977–1978.[14] Introduced by Lafon (now Cephalon), it reached the market in France in 1984,[4] and for the treatment of narcolepsy in 1985.[14][15] In 1976, two years after the discovery of adrafinil, modafinil, its active metabolite, was discovered.[14] Modafinil appeared to be more potent than adrafinil in animal studies, and was selected for further clinical development, with both adrafinil and modafinil eventually reaching the market.[14] Modafinil was first approved in France in 1994, and then in the United States in 1998.[15] Lafon was acquired by Cephalon in 2001.[16] As of September 2011, Cephalon has discontinued Olmifon, its adrafinil product, while modafinil continues to be marketed.[4]
Society and culture
Regulation
Athletic doping
Adrafinil and its active metabolite modafinil were added to the list of substances prohibited for athletic competition according to World Anti-Doping Agency in 2004.[17]
New Zealand
In 2005 a Medical Classification Committee in New Zealand recommended to MEDSAFE NZ that adrafinil be classified as a prescription medicine due to risks of it being used as a party drug. At that time adrafinil was not scheduled in New Zealand.[18]
Research
In a clinical trial with clomipramine and placebo as active comparators, adrafinil showed efficacy in the treatment of depression.[3] In contrast to clomipramine however, adrafinil was well-tolerated, and showed greater improvement in psychomotor retardation in comparison.[3] As such, “further investigations of the antidepressive effects of adrafinil are warranted.”[3]
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SYNTHESIS
Adrafinil (CAS NO.63547-13-7) was discovered in the late 1970s by scientists working with the French pharmaceutical company Group Lafon. First offered in France in 1986 as an experimental treatment for narcolepsy, Lafon later developed modafinil, the primary metabolite of adrafinil. Modafinil possesses greater selective alpha-1 adrenergic activity than adrafinil without the side effects of stomach pain, skin irritations, feelings of tension, and increases in liver enzyme levels.
It is important to monitor the liver of an individual using adrafinil. It can cause liver damage in some instances.
The Adrafinil with CAS registry number of 63547-13-7 is also known as 2-[(Diphenylmethyl)sulfinyl]-N-hydroxyacetamide. The IUPAC name is 2-Benzhydrylsulfinyl-N-hydroxyacetamide. It belongs to product categories of Aromatics Compounds; Aromatics; Intermediates & Fine Chemicals; Pharmaceuticals; Sulfur & Selenium Compounds. This chemical is a light pink solid and its EINECS registry number is 264-303-1. In addition, the formula is C15H15NO3S and the molecular weight is 289.35. This chemical is harmful if swallowed.
Physical properties about Adrafinil are: (1)ACD/LogP: 1.596; (2)ACD/LogD (pH 5.5): 1.60; (3)ACD/LogD (pH 7.4): 1.53; (4)ACD/BCF (pH 5.5): 9.60; (5)ACD/BCF (pH 7.4): 8.34; (6)ACD/KOC (pH 5.5): 175.52; (7)ACD/KOC (pH 7.4): 152.63; (8)#H bond acceptors: 4; (9)#H bond donors: 2; (10)#Freely Rotating Bonds: 6; (11)Index of Refraction: 1.653; (12)Molar Refractivity: 78.858 cm3; (13)Molar Volume: 215.542 cm3; (14)Polarizability: 31.262 10-24cm3; (15)Surface Tension: 67.25 dyne/cm; (16)Density: 1.342 g/cm3
Preparation of Adrafinil: it is prepared by reaction of diphenyl methyl bromide with thiourea. This reaction needs reagent NaOH. After reacting with chloroacetic acid, hydrochloric acid amine and hydrogen peroxide, the product is obtained. The yield is about 73%.

Uses of Adrafinil: it is used as non-amphetamine-type psychostimulant and can wake up and raise awareness. For the elderly arousal disorder and depressive symptoms in symptomatic treatment.


Benzhydrylsulphinyl-acetohydroxamic Acid (Adrafinil)1
Diphenylmethanethiol
15.2 g (0.2 mol) of thiourea and 150 ml of demineralized water are introduced into a 500 ml three-neck flask equipped with a central mechanical stirrer, and with a dropping funnel and a condenser on the (respective) side-necks.The temperature of the reaction mixture is brought to 50°and 49.4g (0.2 mol) of bromodiphenyl- methane are added all at once whilst continuing the heating. After refluxing for about 5 minutes, the solution, which has become limpid, is cooled to 20°C and 200 ml of 2.5 N NaOH are then added dropwise whilst maintaining the said temperature. The temperature is then again kept at the reflex for 30 minutes after which, when the mixture has returned to ordinary temperature (15-25°C), the aqueous solution is acidified with 45 ml of concentrated hydrochloric acid. The supernatant oil is extracted with 250 ml of diethyl ether and the organic phase is washed with 4×80 ml of water and then dried over magnesium sulphate. 39 g of crude diphenylmethane-thiol are thus obtained. Yield 97.5%.
Benzhydryl-thioacetic acid
10 g (0.05 mol) of diphenylmethane-thiol and 2g (0.05 mol) of NaOH dissolved in 60 ml of demineralised water are introduced successively into a 250 ml flask equipped with a magnetic stirrer and a reflux condenser. The reactants are left in contact for 10 minutes whilst stirring, and a solution consisting of 7g (0.075 mol) of chloroacetic acid, 3g (0.075 mol) of NaOH pellets and 60 ml of demineralized water is then added all at once. The aqueous solution is gently warmed to about 50°C for 15 minutes, washed with 50 ml of ether, decanted and acidified with concentrated hydrochloric acid. after filtration, 10.2g of benzhydryl-thioacetic acid are thus obtained. Melting point 129-130°C. Yield 79%.
Ethyl benzhydryl-thioacetate
The following reaction mixture is heated under reflux for 7 hours: 10.2 g (0.0395 mol) of benzhydryl-thioacetic acid, 100 ml of anhydrous ethanol and 2 ml of sulphuric acid. When heating has been completed, the ethanol isevaporated in vacuo; the oily residue is taken up in 100 ml of ethyl ether and the organic solution is then washed with water, with an aqueous sodium carbonate solution and then with water until the wash waters have a neutral pH. After drying over sodium sulphate, the solvent is evaporated. 10.5g of ethyl benzhydryl- thioacetate are thus obtained. Yield 93%.
Benzhydryl-thioacetohydroxamic acid
The following three solutions are prepared:
- Ethyl Benzhydryl-thioacetate 10.8 g (0.0378 mol) in 40 ml methanol
- Hydroxylamine hydrochloride 5.25 g (0.0756 mol) in 40 ml methanol
- Potassium Hydroxide pellets 7.3 g (0.0134 mol) in 40 ml methanol
The solutions are heated, if necessary, until they become limpid, and when the temperatures have again fallen to below 40°C, the solution of potassium hydroxide in methanol is poured into the solution of hydroxylamine hydrochloride in alcohol. Finally, at a temperature of about 5° to 10°C, the solution of ethyl benzhydryl- thioacetate is added in its turn. After leaving the reactants in contact for 10 minutes, the sodium chloride is filtered off the limpid solution obtained is kept for about 15 hours at ordinary temperature. The methanol is then evaporated under reduced pressure, the residual oil is taken up in 100 ml of water and the aqueous solution is acidified with 3 N hydrochloric acid. The hydroxamic acid which has crystallized is filtered off, washed with water and then dried. 9.1 g of product are obtained. Yield = 87.5%. Melting point 118-120°C.

Adrafinil (CRL 40,028)
10.4g (0.038 mol) of benzhydryl-thioacetohydroxamic acid are oxidized at 40°C, over the course of 2 hours, by means of 3.8 ml (0.038 mol) of hydrogen peroxide of 110 volumes strength (33%), in 100 ml of acetic acid.
When the oxidation has ended, the acetic acid is evaporated under reduced pressure and the residual oil is taken up in 60 ml of ethyl acetate. The product which has crystallized is filtered off and then purified by recrystallisation from a 3:2 (by volume) mixture of ethyl acetate and isopropyl alcohol.
8g (73%) of Adrafinil, mp 159-160°C, are thus obtained. H2O Solubility
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Figure 2: GC/MS extracted ion chromatogram (a) and mass spectrum (b) of derivatized adrafinil in the electron ionization mode (monitoring the m/z 167, 165 and 152 ions; all the four peaks are derivatised adrafinil products).

Figure 4: LC/ESI-MS full scan chromatogram of adrafinil and its metabolites (a) (modafinil acid RT 3.8 min, adrafinil RT 4.0 min, modafinil RT 4.1 min), and LC/ESI-MS full scan mass spectra of modafinil acid (b), adrafinil (c), and (d) modafinil. (b, c and d showing the similar ions at m/z 167, 165, 152 together with the appropriate sodium and potassium adducts).

NMR
1H NMR PREDICT
13C NMR PREDICT
Patent
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FIG. 1 shows the structure of adrafinil and its metabolites.

FIG. 2 shows the chemical synthesis of adrafinil.

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| Clinical data | |
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| Trade names | Olmifon |
| AHFS/Drugs.com | International Drug Names |
| Routes of administration | Oral |
| ATC code | N06BX17 (WHO) |
| Legal status | |
| Legal status |
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| Pharmacokinetic data | |
| Bioavailability | 80% |
| Metabolism | 75% (Liver) |
| Metabolites | Modafinil |
| Biological half-life | 1 hour (T1/2 is 12–15 hours for modafinil)[1] |
| Excretion | Kidney |
| Identifiers | |
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Systematic (IUPAC) name: (±)-2-Benzhydrylsulfinylethanehydroxamic acid
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| Synonyms | CRL-40028 |
| CAS Number | 63547-13-7 |
| PubChem (CID) | 3033226 |
| DrugBank | DB08925 |
| ChemSpider | 2297976 |
| UNII | BI81Z4542G |
| KEGG | D07348 |
| ChEMBL | CHEMBL93077 |
| Chemical and physical data | |
| Formula | C15H15NO3S |
| Molar mass | 289.351 g/mol |
| 3D model (Jmol) | Interactive image |
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O=S(C(c1ccccc1)c2ccccc2)CC(=O)NO
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Adrafinil
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- Synonyms:CRL-40028
- ATC:N06BX17
- Use:α-adrenoceptor agonist (for symptomatic treatment of vigilance and depressive manifestations), stimulant
- Chemical name:2-[(diphenylmethyl)sulfinyl]-N-hydroxyacetamide
- Formula:C15H15NO3S
- MW:289.36 g/mol
- CAS-RN:63547-13-7
- EINECS:264-303-1
- LD50:>2048 mg/kg (M, i.p.); 1950 mg/kg (M, p.o.)
Substance Classes
Synthesis Path
Substances Referenced in Synthesis Path
| CAS-RN | Formula | Chemical Name | CAS Index Name |
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| 91-01-0 | C13H12O | benzhydrol | Benzenemethanol, α-phenyl- |
| 63547-24-0 | C15H14O3S | (benzhydrylsulfinyl)acetic acid | Acetic acid, [(diphenylmethyl)sulfinyl]- |
| 63547-22-8 | C15H14O2S | (benzhydrylthio)acetic acid | Acetic acid, [(diphenylmethyl)thio]- |
| 79-11-8 | C2H3ClO2 | chloroacetic acid | Acetic acid, chloro- |
| 77-78-1 | C2H6O4S | dimethyl sulfate | Sulfuric acid, dimethyl ester |
| 4237-48-3 | C13H12S | diphenylmethanethiol | Benzenemethanethiol, α-phenyl- |
| 63547-22-8 | C15H14O2S | 2-(diphenylmethylthio)acetic acid | Acetic acid, [(diphenylmethyl)thio]- |
| 63547-44-4 | C15H15NO2S | 2-[(diphenylmethyl)thio]-N-hydroxyacetamide | Acetamide, 2-[(diphenylmethyl)thio]-N-hydroxy- |
| 7803-49-8 | H3NO | hydroxylamine | Hydroxylamine |
| 62-56-6 | CH4N2S | thiourea | Thiourea |
Trade Names
| Country | Trade Name | Vendor | Annotation |
|---|---|---|---|
| F | Olmifon | Cephalon |
Formulations
- cps. 300 mg
References
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- DOS 2 642 511 (Lab. Lafon; appl. 22.9.1976; GB-prior. 2.10.1975).
- US 4 066 686 (Lab. Lafon; 3.1.1978; GB-prior. 2.10.1975).
- US 4 098 824 (Lab. Lafon; 4.7.1978; GB-prior. 2.10.1975).

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Generics: FDA´s New Guidance on Prior Approval Supplements
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Generics: The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently published a new Guidance regarding Prior Approval Supplements (PAS). Read more about FDA´s Guidance for Industry “ANDA Submissions – Prior Approval Supplements Under GDUFA“.
On October 14, 2016, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) published a new Guidance regarding Prior Approval Supplements (PAS).
FDA says that “this guidance is intended to assist applicants preparing to submit to FDA prior approval supplements (PASs) and amendments to PASs for abbreviated new drug applications (ANDAs)”.
Specifically, the guidance describes how the Generic Drug User Fee Amendments of 2012 (GDUFA) performance metric goals apply to:
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Doxercalciferol, доксэркальциферол , دوكساركالسيفيرول , 度骨化醇
Doxercalciferol
- Molecular FormulaC28H44O2
- Average mass412.648
доксэркальциферол [Russian]
دوكساركالسيفيرول [Arabic]
度骨化醇 [Chinese]
1,3-Cyclohexanediol, 4-methylene-5-[(2E)-2-[(1R,3aS,7aR)-octahydro-7a-methyl-1-[(1R,2E,4R)-1,4,5-trimethyl-2-hexen-1-yl]-4H-inden-4-ylidene]ethylidene]-, (1R,3S,5Z)-
54573-75-0
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Title: Doxercalciferol CAS Registry Number: 54573-75-0 CAS Name: (1a,3b,5Z,7E,22E)-9,10-Secoergosta-5,7,10(19),22-tetraene-1,3-diol Additional Names: 1a-hydroxyvitamin D2; 1-hydroxyergocalciferol Trademarks: Hectorol (Bone Care) Molecular Formula: C28H44O2 Molecular Weight: 412.65 Percent Composition: C 81.50%, H 10.75%, O 7.75% Literature References: Synthetic vitamin D prohormone. Prepn: H.-Y. P. Lam et al., Science 186, 1038 (1974); eidem, Steroids30, 671 (1977); H. E. Paaren et al., J. Org. Chem. 45, 3253 (1980). Comparative activity and toxicity: G. Sjöden et al., Proc. Soc. Exp. Biol. Med. 178, 432 (1985). Metabolism to bioactive form: J. C. Knutson et al., Endocrinology 136, 4749 (1995). Pharmacology: J. W. Coburn et al., Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 11, Suppl. 3, 153 (1996). Clinical trial for suppression of secondary hyperparathyroidism in hemodialysis: J. M. Frazao et al., ibid. 13, Suppl. 3, 68 (1998). Properties: Crystals, mp 138-140°. uv max (ethanol): 265 nm (e 18300). LD50 orally in rats: 3.5-6.5 mg/kg (Sjöden). Melting point: mp 138-140° Absorption maximum: uv max (ethanol): 265 nm (e 18300) Toxicity data: LD50 orally in rats: 3.5-6.5 mg/kg (Sjöden) Therap-Cat: Antihyperparathyroid. Keywords: Antihyperparathyroid. |

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Doxercalciferol (1α-hydroxyvitamin D2) is a commercially approved vitamin D derivative used to treat chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients whose kidneys cannot metabolically introduce a hydroxyl group at C1. A new process for the production of doxercalciferol from ergocalciferol was developed using a continuous photoisomerization of a known vitamin D intermediate as the key step, thus circumventing the limitations of batch photoisomerization processes. Doxercalciferol is produced in an overall yield of about 10% from ergocalciferol.
Doxercalciferol
1H NMR (CDCl3) δ 6.40 (d, 1H, J = 11.2), 6.04 (d, 1H, J = 11.2), 5.35 (s, 1H), 5.15–5.29 (m, 2H), 5.03 (s, 1H), 4.45 (dd, 1H, J = 7.3, 4.0), 4.21–4.31 (m, 1H), 2.81–2.90 (m, 1H), 2.62 (d, 1H, J = 13.3), 2.34 (dd, 1H, J = 13.3, 6.5), 1.83–2.11(m, 6H), 1.42–1.79 (m, 7H), 1.21–1.40 (m, 3H), 1.04 (d, 3H, J = 6.6), 0.94 (d, 3H, J = 6.8), 0.86 (t, 6H, J = 7.3), 0.58 (s, 3H) ppm.
Doxercalciferol (trade name Hectorol) is drug for secondary hyperparathyroidism and metabolic bone disease.[1] It is a synthetic analog of ergocalciferol (vitamin D2). It suppresses parathyroid synthesis and secretion.[2]
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| Names | |
|---|---|
| IUPAC name
(1S,3R,5Z,7E,22E)-9,10-Secoergosta-5,7,10,22-tetraene-1,3-diol |
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| Other names
1-Hydroxyergocalciferol; 1-Hydroxyvitamin D2; 1α-Hydroxyergocalciferol; 1α-Hydroxyvitamin D2; Hectorol; TSA 840 |
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| Identifiers | |
| 54573-75-0 |
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| 3D model (Jmol) | Interactive image |
| ChEMBL | ChEMBL1200810 |
| ChemSpider | 4444554 |
| DrugBank | DB06410 |
| ECHA InfoCard | 100.170.997 |
| 2790 | |
| PubChem | 5281107 |
| UNII | 3DIZ9LF5Y9 |
| Properties | |
| C28H44O2 | |
| Molar mass | 412.66 g·mol−1 |
| Pharmacology | |
| H05BX03 (WHO) | |
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Now online – Stimuli article on the proposed USP General Chapter “The Analytical Procedure Lifecycle “
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| Now online – Stimuli article on the proposed USP General Chapter “The Analytical Procedure Lifecycle <1220>” |
| A Stimuli Article to the Revision Process regarding the proposed New USP General Chapter “The Analytical Procedure Lifecycle <1220>” has been published. Read more about the new concept for the lifecycle managment of analytical methods. |

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A Stimuli article on the proposed General Chapter <1220> has been approved for publication in Pharmacopeial Forum 43(1) [Jan.-Feb. 2017]. USP is providing this Stimuli article in advance of its publication to provide additional time for comments.
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