Imatinib Mesylate → HCID 10437009, compound

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In another embodiment, the invention encompasses processes for preparing imatinib mesylate comprising: (a) condensing N-(2-methyl-5-aminophenyl-4-(3-pyridyl)-2-pyrimidine-amine and 4-(4-methylpiperazin-1-yl-methyl)benzoyl chloride dihydrochloride in the presence of a solvent to obtain imatinib hydrochloride; (b) combining the imatinib hydrochloride with a base to obtain imatinib base; and (c) combining the imatinib base with methanesulfonic acid to obtain imatinib mesylate, wherein the solvent is not an organic solvent.

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