The invention relates to a process for preparation of the compound 3-methyl-5-benzyloxy-2-(4-benzyloxyphenyl)-1H-indole 5, an intermediate for the synthesis of bazedoxifene and bazedoxifene acetate. ##STR00001##

The present invention relates to compounds of formula (I): Formula (I) wherein Q is selected from O or S; L is a saturated or unsaturated, optionally substituted C.sub.1-C.sub.12 hydrocarbylene group optionally including one or more heteroatoms N, O or S; R.sup.1 is NR.sup.3R.sup.4, OR.sup.5, (CNR.sup.6)R.sup.7, (CO)R.sup.8, CN, N.sub.3, a quaternary ammonium group or an optionally substituted heterocycle; R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5, R.sup.6, R.sup.7 and R.sup.8 are each independently hydrogen or a saturated or unsaturated, optionally substituted C.sub.1-C.sub.10 hydrocarbyl group optionally including one or more heteroatoms N, O or S; wherein optionally L and R.sup.3, or L and R.sup.4, or R.sup.3 and R.sup.4, or L and R.sup.5, or L and R.sup.6, or L and R.sup.7, or R.sup.6 and R.sup.7, or L and R.sup.8 together with the atom(s) to which they are attached may form a 3- to 12-membered, saturated or unsaturated, optionally substituted cyclic group; and R.sup.2 is a cyclic group substituted at the a-position, wherein R.sup.2 may optionally be further substituted; provided that the atom of L which is attached to the sulfur atom of the sulfonylurea group is a carbon atom and is not a ring atom of a heterocyclic or aromatic group. The present invention further relates to salts, solvates and prodrugs of such compounds, to pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds, and to the use of such compounds in the treatment and prevention of medical disorders and diseases, most especially by the inhibition of NLRP.sub.3.

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The present disclosure reports solid forms of (4-(2-fluoro-4-(1-methyl-1H- benzo[d]imidazol-5-yl)benzoyl)piperazin-1-yl)(1-hydroxycyclopropyl)methanone: ##STR00001##

The present disclosure relates generally to compounds and pharmaceutical compositions suitable as modulators of hemoglobin, and methods for their use in treating disorders mediated by hemoglobin.

The present disclosure relates generally to compounds and pharmaceutical compositions suitable as modulators of hemoglobin, and methods for their use in treating disorders mediated by hemoglobin.

The present disclosure reports solid forms of (4-(2-fluoro-4-(1-methyl-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-5-yl)benzoyl)piperazin-1-yl)(1-hydroxycyclopropyl)methanone.

The present application relates to a novel and efficient process for preparing novel substituted 5-fluoro-1H-pyrazolopyridines of the formula (VI) ##STR00001##
which are suitable as an intermediate for production of medicaments and for production of medicaments for treatment and/or prophylaxis of cardiovascular disorders. More particularly, the 5-fluoro-1H-pyrazolopyridines of the formula (VI) are suitable for preparation of the compound of the formula (I) ##STR00002##
which serves for production of medicaments, for production of medicaments for treatment and/or prophylaxis of cardiovascular disorders.

The present application relates to a novel and efficient process for preparing novel substituted 5-fluoro-1H-pyrazolopyridines of the formula (VI) ##STR00001##
which are suitable as an intermediate for production of medicaments and for production of medicaments for treatment and/or prophylaxis of cardiovascular disorders. More particularly, the 5-fluoro-1H-pyrazolopyridines of the formula (VI) are suitable for preparation of the compound of the formula (I) ##STR00002##
which serves for production of medicaments, for production of medicaments for treatment and/or prophylaxis of cardiovascular disorders.

The present application relates to a novel and efficient process for preparing novel substituted 5-fluoro-1H-pyrazolopyridines of the formula (VI) ##STR00001##
which are suitable as an intermediate for production of medicaments and for production of medicaments for treatment and/or prophylaxis of cardiovascular disorders. More particularly, the 5-fluoro-1H-pyrazolopyridines of the formula (VI) are suitable for preparation of the compound of the formula (I) ##STR00002##
which serves for production of medicaments, for production of medicaments for treatment and/or prophylaxis of cardiovascular disorders.

The present application relates to a novel and efficient process for preparing novel substituted 5-fluoro-1H-pyrazolopyridines of the formula (VI) ##STR00001##
which are suitable as an intermediate for production of medicaments and for production of medicaments for treatment and/or prophylaxis of cardiovascular disorders. More particularly, the 5-fluoro-1H-pyrazolopyridines of the formula (VI) are suitable for preparation of the compound of the formula (I) ##STR00002##
which serves for production of medicaments, for production of medicaments for treatment and/or prophylaxis of cardiovascular disorders.