摘要 |
The invention relates to a process for preparing a compound of formula (I): wherein said process comprises hydrogenation of a compound of formula (II): under alkaline conditions, wherein R represents hydrogen or a labile group capable of being converted to hydrogen. The invention also relates to intermediates used in said process, to the use of said intermediates in the preparation of pregabalin and to a process for resolving racemic compounds of formula (I). |