A METHOD OF PURIFICATION OF (S)-N-METHYL-3-(1-NAPHTYLOXY)-3-(2-THIENYL) PROPYLAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE (DULOXETINE)

摘要

A method of purification of (5)-7V-methyl-3-(l-naphtyloxy)-3-(2-thienyl) propylamine hydrochloride of formula I, comprising (a) transformation of the substance of formula I to its free base by the action of an organic or inorganic base in an aqueous environment; and (b) transformation of the base of the substance of formula I to crystalline hydrochloride by the action of hydrochloric acid or gaseous HCl in an organic solvent or a mixture of organic solvents. A method of purification of (S)-N-methyl-3-(l-naphtyloxy)-3-(2-thienyl) propylamine hydrochloride of formula I, comprising dissolution of this substance in a minimum quantity of methanol containing 0 to 50% of water and its transformation back to the solid phase (precipitation) by addition of a less polar solvent.