abstract |
A process is provided for the preparation of a compound of formulae (IA) (sidenafil/ ViagraTm™) and (IB) comprising reacting a compound of formula (IIA) and (IIB) respectively in the presence of - OR, wherein R in the case of formation of compound (IA) is CH 2 CH 3 and R in the case of formation of compound (IB) is CH2CH2CH3, where X is a leaving group: |