US8748660: Process for the synthesis of antiepileptic drug lacosamide

The invention relates to the improved and efficient process for the synthesis of antiepileptic drug Lacosamide in high enantiopurity (>98% ee) and better yield. More particularly, the invention relates to improved and efficient, cost-effective process for synthesis of desired (R) isomer of Lacosamide starting from commercially available (S)-benzyl glycidyl ether.