5-(4-(2-(5-Ethylpyridin-2-yl)ethoxy)benzylidene)thiazolidine-2,4-dione → Pioglitazone

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To a dimethylformamide solution of 5-{4-[2-(5-ethyl-2-pyridyl)ethoxy]benzylidene}-2,4-thiazolidinedione (1.0 g) was added palladium black (0.2 g) and catalytic reduction was carried out at 50° C. and 50 kg/cm2 for 5 hours. The catalyst was filtered off and the filtrate was concentrated to dryness. The residue was dissolved in 6N-hydrochloric acid and the solution was neutralized with sodium hydrogen carbonate to give 5-{4-[2-(5-ethyl-2-pyridyl)ethoxy]benzyl}-2,4-thiazolidinedione as crystals. Yield: 650 mg (64.8%); m.p.: 173°-174° C.

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