abstract |
A process is provided for the preparation of a compound of formulae (IA) (sidenafil/nViagraTmâ„¢) and (IB)n ncomprising reacting a compound of formula (IIA) and (IIB) respectively in thenpresence of - OR, wherein R in the case of formation of compound (IA) is CH 2 CH 3 nand R in the case of formation of compound (IB) is CH2CH2CH3, where X is anleaving group: |