<p>The present invention relates to process for the resolution of omeprazole. The present invention further provides a novel compound of enantiomers of omeprazole cyclic amine salt and a process for preparing it. The present invention also provides a solid of (R)- or (S)-omeprazole cyclic amine salt and a process for preparing it. The present invention also provides a process for the preparation of esomeprazole magnesium dihydrate substantially free of its trihydrate form. The present invention also provides a process for the preparation of recovery of chiral BINOL.</p>
