Process for preparing zolpidem

Abstract

The invention relates to a process for preparing a compound of formula (I) wherein a compound of formula (II), wherein R1 denotes chlorine, bromine, iodine, —O—COCH3, tosylate or mesylate, is reacted with a compound of formula (III), optionally in a suitable diluent and/or in the presence of a suitable added reagent or catalyst, the reaction being carried out in a temperature range from 20 to 80° C.

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