| abstract |
The present invention relates to an improved process for the preparation of a sulfinyl compound of formula (I), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, hydrate or solvate thereof, from a sulfide compound of formula (II), wherein in both formulae (I) and (II) R1 and R3 are selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, methyl or C1-4alkoxy, R2 is selected from the group consisting of substituted or unsubstituted C1-4alkoxy and R4 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen or substituted or unsubstituted C1-4alkoxy. |