Method for preparing brivaracetam and intermediate thereof

Abstract

Disclosed is a method for preparing a brivaracetam intermediate shown in formula B—R, comprising: reacting a compound shown in formula B—P and a resolving agent to prepare a compound shown in formula B-Q; and converting the compound shown in formula B-Q into the brivaracetam intermediate shown in formula B—R, wherein the resolving agent is a (1S,2S)-(+)-1,2-diaminocyclohexane compound. Also provided is a method for preparing brivaracetam. According to the method, a mixture of two diastereoisomers of(S)-2-3-propylpyrrolidine-1-yl butyric acid can be conveniently and effectively resolved, and the use of a chiral HPLC column is avoided, thereby greatly shortening the process time, simplifying the operation, reducing the process cost, and facilitating industrial production and environmental protection.

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