Preparation of a Key Intermediate for the Angiotensin II Antagonist Losartan via Vilsmeier Chloroformylation

Authors

  • Gareth J. Griffiths

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https://doi.org/10.2533/chimia.1997.283

Abstract

A novel preparation of 2-butyl-5-chloro-3H-imidazole-4-carbaldehyde, a key intermediate for the synthesis of the angiotensin II antagonist Losartan potassium, via Vilsmeier chloroformylation of imidazolinone is described.

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Published

1997-06-25

Issue

Vol. 51 No. 6 (1997): 100 Years of Progress with Lonza

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Scientific Articles

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Copyright (c) 1997 Swiss Chemical Society

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How to Cite

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G. J. Griffiths, Chimia 1997, 51, 283, DOI: 10.2533/chimia.1997.283.