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Topiramate

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Topiramate

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine
Originator
1995
First approval
-
Expiry (public)
$2.73B ▲
Peak sales
Small molecule
Type

Targets:Kainic acid receptor, CA4, GABAAR, CA2, AMPAR, CAs, GABAT, Sodium channels

Brand:Topina, Topamax, Eprontia, Conviban, Qudexy

Indications (approved):Epilepsy, Lennox-Gastaut syndrome, Seizure, Tonic-clonic seizure, Partial-onset seizure, Migraine

Regional status

US
Approved
1996-12-24
EU
Approved
1995-01-01
China
Approved
2001-05-27
Japan
Approved
2007-07-31

Synthetic routes & intermediates5 routes

Originator routes × 1Optimised (non-patent) × 4Process routes × 0

Routes are ordered originator first, then optimised / process (non-patent) routes; each lists steps, overall yield and the intermediate table (code / CAS / name) — ready for supplier sourcing and RFQ. Rendered by this site from structured data; no third-party route graphics used.

OriginatorRoute 1Steps 1 · Total yield 45.1 g
TOPIR-00120880-92-6TOPIR-0027778-42-9API · Topiramate
CodeCAS No.Intermediate
TOPIR-00120880-92-6((3aS,5aR,8aR,8bS)-2,2,7,7-tetramethyltetrahydro-3aH-bis([1,3]dioxolo)[4,5-b:4',5'-d]pyran-3a-yl)methanol
TOPIR-0027778-42-9sulfamoyl chloride
OptimisedRoute 2Steps 1 · Total yield /
TOPIR-00120880-92-6TOPIR-0037803-58-9API · Topiramate
CodeCAS No.Intermediate
TOPIR-00120880-92-6((3aS,5aR,8aR,8bS)-2,2,7,7-tetramethyltetrahydro-3aH-bis([1,3]dioxolo)[4,5-b:4',5'-d]pyran-3a-yl)methanol
TOPIR-0037803-58-9sulfuric diamide
OptimisedRoute 3Steps 2 · Total yield 0.91-1.235 g
TOPIR-00120880-92-6TOPIR-004150609-95-3API · Topiramate
CodeCAS No.Intermediate
TOPIR-00120880-92-6((3aS,5aR,8aR,8bS)-2,2,7,7-tetramethyltetrahydro-3aH-bis([1,3]dioxolo)[4,5-b:4',5'-d]pyran-3a-yl)methanol
TOPIR-004150609-95-3((3aS,5aR,8aR,8bS)-2,2,7,7-tetramethyltetrahydro-3aH-bis([1,3]dioxolo)[4,5-b:4',5'-d]pyran-3a-yl)methyl sulfochloridate
OptimisedRoute 4Steps 3 · Total yield 13.9 g
TOPIR-00120880-92-6TOPIR-0051189-71-5TOPIR-006100-61-8TOPIR-00740028-34-0TOPIR-008876403-99-5API · Topiramate
CodeCAS No.Intermediate
TOPIR-00120880-92-6((3aS,5aR,8aR,8bS)-2,2,7,7-tetramethyltetrahydro-3aH-bis([1,3]dioxolo)[4,5-b:4',5'-d]pyran-3a-yl)methanol
TOPIR-0051189-71-5sulfurisocyanatidic chloride
TOPIR-006100-61-8N-methylaniline
TOPIR-00740028-34-0(methyl(phenyl)carbamoyl)sulfamoyl chloride
TOPIR-008876403-99-5((3aS,5aR,8aR,8bS)-2,2,7,7-tetramethyltetrahydro-3aH-bis([1,3]dioxolo)[4,5-b:4',5'-d]pyran-3a-yl)methyl methyl(phenyl)carbamoylsulfamate
OptimisedRoute 5Steps 3 · Total yield 65 g
TOPIR-00120880-92-6TOPIR-0051189-71-5TOPIR-00989979-13-5TOPIR-010627537-93-3API · Topiramate
CodeCAS No.Intermediate
TOPIR-00120880-92-6((3aS,5aR,8aR,8bS)-2,2,7,7-tetramethyltetrahydro-3aH-bis([1,3]dioxolo)[4,5-b:4',5'-d]pyran-3a-yl)methanol
TOPIR-0051189-71-5sulfurisocyanatidic chloride
TOPIR-00989979-13-5benzyl chlorosulfonylcarbamate
TOPIR-010627537-93-3((3aS,5aR,8aR,8bS)-2,2,7,7-tetramethyltetrahydro-3aH-bis([1,3]dioxolo)[4,5-b:4',5'-d]pyran-3a-yl)methyl (benzyloxy)carbonylsulfamate

Frequently asked questions

What are the approved indications of Topiramate?

Approved indications include: Epilepsy, Lennox-Gastaut syndrome, Seizure, Tonic-clonic seizure, Partial-onset seizure, Migraine.

When does the Topiramate patent expire?

No public expiry year is available for Topiramate yet; this page updates once verified.

How many synthesis routes are recorded for Topiramate?

5 synthesis routes are recorded; the shortest is 1 steps with 45.1 g total yield. Intermediates in each route carry codes and CAS numbers.

Where can I buy Topiramate intermediates?

All intermediates in Topiramate routes have CAS profiles — you can submit an RFQ per CAS and it enters the Unibest matching pool.

How do I get a quote for Topiramate intermediates?

Open the CAS profile of the target intermediate from this page, or submit an RFQ directly — the CAS enters the matching flow automatically and the supply network responds with quotes.

Source: cross-verified data (structured fields only) · 2026-10-04