PROCESS FOR THE SYNTHESIS OF (+) AND (-)-1-(3,4-DICHLOROPHENYL)-3-AZABICYCLO[3.1.0]HEXANE
The present invention is concerned with novel processes for the preparation of (+)-1-(3,4-dichlorophenyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.1.0]hexane or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and (−)-1-(3,4-dichlorophenyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.1.0]hexane or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. These compounds have pharmaceutical utility and are known to be useful for treating e.g., depression, anxiety disorders, eating disorders and urinary incontinence.
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or a salt thereof.
15 . The compound of claim 14 , wherein the compound is
or a salt thereof.
16 . The compound of claim 14 , wherein the compound is
or a salt thereof.
17 . A compound selected from the group consisting of:
or a salt thereof.
18 . The compound of claim 17 , wherein the compound is
or a salt thereof.
19 . The compound of claim 17 , wherein the compound is
or a salt thereof.
20 . A compound selected from the group consisting of:
or a salt thereof.
21 . The compound of claim 20 , wherein the compound is
or a salt thereof.
22 . The compound of claim 20 , wherein the compound is
or a salt thereof.