PROCESS FOR THE PREPARATION OF 3,4-EPOXY-2-AMINO-1-SUBSTITUTED BUTANE DERIVATIVES AND INTERMEDIATE COMPOUNDS THEREOF

摘要

The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of threo-3,4-epoxy-2-amino-1-substituted butane derivatives represented by general Formula I which comprises reacting compound of Formula III or salt thereof with an active ester of acid of Formula IV and treating the product thereof with base. The carbon atom bonded to the radical R3 in Formula I and IV is in the (R)-, (S)- or (R,S)-configuration. The compounds of Formula I and III, particularly in their (2S,3R) configuration are useful intermediates for the preparation of atazanavir bisulfate.