Processes for preparing amorphous atorvastatin hemi-calcium

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2007-03-13

2007-03-13

Powers, Fiona T. (Department: 1626)

Organic compounds -- part of the class 532-570 series

Organic compounds

Heterocyclic carbon compounds containing a hetero ring...

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ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides novel forms of atorvastatin designated Forms VI, VIII, IX, X, XI and XII and novel processes for their preparation as well as processes for preparing atorvastatin Forms I, II, IV, V and amorphous atorvastatin.

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