New synthetic methodology for ganciclovir, the main active component in Cytovene®. The conventional production process of ganciclovir was very wasteful and involved environmentally hazardous chemicals. CordenPharma Colorado developed the Guanine Triester (GTE) Process, a new method that climates the production of hazardous solid waste. This novel process introduces a recycling process of total recovery for 80% of inputs. The overall process is also more cost-efficient as it requires less monitoring and transportation of hazardous chemicals.
EPA Presidential Green Chemistry Challenge: 2000 Greener Synthetic Pathways Award
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