IMPROVED PROCESS FOR R (+) 1,2,3,6-TETRAHYDRO-4-PHENYL-1-[(3-PHENYL-3-CYCLOHEXEN-1-YL)METHYL]PYRIDINE, A CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM AGENT

摘要

An improved process for the preparation of R (+) 1,2,3,6-tetrahydro-4-phenyl-1-[(3-phenyl-3-cyclohexen-1-yl)methyl]pyridine by a novel synthesis is described where 5-oxo-3-phenyl-3-cyclohexene-carboxylic acid is converted in five operations to the desired product, as well as processes for the resolution of 5-oxo-3-phenyl-3-cyclohexenecarboxylic acid using cinchonidine to afford (S) 5-oxo-3-phenyl-3-cyclohexenecarboxylic acid or alpha -chymotrypsin to selectively hydrolyze n-butyl 5-oxo-3-phenyl-3-cyclohexenecarboxylate to afford (S) 5-oxo-3-phenyl-3-cyclohexenecarboxylic acid as well as other valuable intermediates used in the processes.