Synthesis and determination of the absolute configuration of the enantiomers of modafinil
作者:Thomas Prisinzano、John Podobinski、Kevin Tidgewell、Min Luo、Dale Swenson
DOI:10.1016/j.tetasy.2004.01.039
日期:2004.3
The asymmetric synthesis of both enantiomers of modafinil, a unique CNS stimulant with a reduced abuse liability, is described. This approach effectively prepares modafinil on a multigram scale in several steps from benzhydrol. The described synthetic route has also been used to produce the more water soluble analogue, adrafinil. X-ray crystallographic analysis on (diphenylmethanesulfinyl)acetic acid has determined the absolute configuration to be R. (C) 2004 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.