INDUSTRIAL PROCESSES FOR THE SYNTHESIS OF 2,6-DIBROMOCINEOLE AND 2,6-DIHYDROXYCINEOLE PRODUCTS THUS OBTAINED AND USE THEREOF IN THE PHARMACEUTICAL FIELD

摘要

1469921 Preparation of 2,6 - dibromo- and 2,6-dihydroxy-cineole CAMILLO CORVI SpA 30 May 1974 [12 June 1973 10 April 1974] 43476/76 Divided out of 1468758 Heading C2C 2,6-Dibromo-cineole is prepared by treating very pure sobrerol with a mineral or organic acid and brominating the very pure pinol formed. The 2,6-dibromo-cineole may be treated with sodium acetate and acetic acid to give 2,6-dihydroxycineole acetate which may then be hydrolysed to give 2,6-dihydroxycineole. The reactions are illustrated in the following sequence Pharmaceutical compositions having choleretic activity comprise the 2,6-dibromo- or 2,6- dihydroxy-cineole, when prepared by the above processes, together with a suitable carrier or diluent.