Abstract
An efficient and environmentally friendly synthetic approach for the preparation of fexofenadine was developed. The method involves hydrogenation and oxygenation reaction and has good atom utilization, all the starting material is nontoxic.
Research Article | Open Access
A Novel and Efficient Synthesis of Intermediates for the Preparation of Fexofenadine
Received22 Apr 2008
Accepted26 Jun 2008
Published14 Jul 2008
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