PROCESS FOR PREPARING PYRIMIDINE DERIVATIVES

摘要

The present invention relates to a process for preparing pyrimidine derivatives of the formula (V), in particular as intermediates useful for preparing pyrimidine derivatives of a class that is effective at inhibiting the biosynthesis of cholesterol in humans, such as HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors, e.g. rosuvastatin. NMeSO2Me group or a group capable of being converted into a wherein Z is a -NMeSO2Me group