The Efficient Synthesis of One Febuxostat Impurity
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https://doi.org/10.62836/amr.v4i1.544Keywords:
febuxostat, impurity synthesis, one-pot suzuki coupling, quality controlAbstract
An efficient synthesis of a febuxostat impurity (impurity 1) is described. Initial synthetic routes were hampered by poor regiocontrol during esterification, leading to challenging separations of mono-ester byproducts. By strategically reversing the alkylation and esterification steps in alternative route, side reactions were effectively suppressed, allowing the isolation of key intermediate 8 in 85.3% yield. Subsequent alkylation and a one-pot Suzuki coupling afforded the target impurity 1 in satisfactory overall yield. This practical route ensures a reliable supply of impurity 1 as a reference standard to support the quality control of febuxostat.
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