Benzenesulfonic Acid → Clopidogrel Besylate

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Reaction Steps

Clopidogrel base (60 g) was dissolved in isopropanol at 50-55° C. To it was added benzene sulfonic acid (30 g) dissolved in isopropanol at 50-55° C. The reaction mixture was stirred for 20 hr. The solid was filtered and washed with isopropanol and dried in a vacuum oven for at least 20 hr. to give Clopidogrel besylate, which on characterization was found to be crystalline form, M.P. 130-135° C.

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