Synthesis of 2-Hydroxymethyl-3,5-dimethyl-4-methoxypyridine : A Key Intermediate for Omeprazole
摘要:
A synthesis of 2-hydroxymethyl-3,5-dimethyl-4-methoxypyridine, a key intermediate for the preparation of gastric acid inhibiting compound omeprazole, is described. The procedure consists of preparation of pyrone, pyridone and pyridine derivatives sequentially.