PROCESS FOR THE PREPARATION OF PHARMACEUTICALLY ACCEPTABLE SALTS OF CLAVULANIC ACID

摘要

A process for preparation of a pharmaceutically acceptable salt of clavulanic acid comprising the steps of: removing solids from a clavulanic acid containing fermentation broth by microfiltration; acidifying the filtrate to a pH between 1 and 3; extracting the acidified filtrate with a water immiscible solvent and separating the clavulanic acid containing extract; mixing the extract with a metal donor and at least one additional solvent; and separating the metal clavulanate salt from the solution.