This invention provides a method of making (S)-(+)-3-(aminomethyl)-5-methylhexanoic acid (pregabalin) or a salt thereof via an asymmetric hydrogenation synthesis. Pregabalin is useful for the treatment and prevention of seizure disorders, pain, and psychotic disorders. The invention also provides intermediates useful in the production of pregabalin.
本发明提供一种通过不对称氢化合成制备(S)-(+)-3-(
氨甲基)-
5-甲基己酸(
盐酸普鲁巴林)或其盐的方法。普鲁巴林对治疗和预防癫痫、疼痛和精神疾患有用。本发明还提供在制备普鲁巴林过程中有用的中间体。