An efficient method for converting nitriles to amidines.

摘要

The present invention relates to processes for the conversion of nitriles to amidines in the preparation of compounds which are antagonists of the platelet glycoprotein IIb/IIIa fibrinogen receptor complex. The compounds described herein are potent thrombolytics and useful for the inhibition of platelet aggregation in the treatment of thromboembolic disorders.