Sulfuric Acid → Clopidogrel Bisulfate

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Reaction Steps

S (+) clopidogrel, 90 gm was dissolved in ethyl acetate (1.0 Liter). It was stirred and sulfuric acid 30 gm was added at room temperature. After complete addition of sulfuric acid, the reaction mixture was heated at reflux for 1 hour. It was then cooled and further stirred at room temperature for 1 hour. The product so obtained was filtered under vacuum at 60-70° C. for 6-8 hours.

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