Zhou Cheng-kun
2008
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Chinese Journal of Pharmaceuticals
Abstract
Risedronate sodium was synthesized from nicotinic acid via esterification, Claisen condensation, Willgerodt-Kindler reaction to give 3-pyridylacetic acid hydrochloride, which was reacted with phosphorous acid and followed by sodium salt formation with an overall yield of about 50%.