摘要 |
The present invention relates to a process for the synthesis of quetiapine. In particular, a process is provided for the synthesis of quetiapine of formula (A) comprising reacting dibenzo[b,f][1,4]thiazepin-11(10H)-one, intermediate (I) with phosphorous oxychloride to give 11-chlorodibenzo[b,f][1,4]thiazepine, intermediate (II) wherein the said reaction of intermediate (I) to intermediate (II) is performed in an organic solvent in the presence of a mixture of an organic base together with an inorganic base.
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