Investigational Study into the Formation of Methoxy Derivative and Other Impurities during the Optimization of Eletriptan Hydrobromide

Abstract

During the process development of eletriptan hydrobromide, we have observed formation of an unknown impurity in the final product at enhanced levels which was identified as a methoxy substituted derivative on the side chain of the product. The present work involves detailed optimization studies directed toward the development of an efficient process for the commercial production of eletriptan hydrobromide substantially free from the methoxy impurity and other impurities.