The present application describes processes for the synthesis of morphinane and morphinone compounds, useful as pharmaceutical agents. Also included are novel intermediates useful in the preparation of these compounds. The process comprises quaternization of oripavine to provide a mixture of the R- and S-isomeric (at the nitrogen) quaternary salts. The R-isomer is readily isolated and converted to various N-(R)-morphinane and N-(S)-morphinone compounds. The R-isomer, S-isomer or a mixture of R- and S-isomers may be demethylated and converted to various morphinane and morphinone compounds.
                            本申请描述了用作药物的
吗啡烷和
吗啡酮化合物的合成过程。还包括在制备这些化合物中有用的新型中间体。该过程包括将欧比芬季
铵化以提供R-和S-异构(在氮上)季
铵盐的混合物。R-异构体易于分离并转化为各种N-(R)-
吗啡烷和N-(S)-
吗啡酮化合物。R-异构体、S-异构体或R-和S-异构体的混合物可以去甲基化并转化为各种
吗啡烷和
吗啡酮化合物。