Patent ID: 6573384
Filing Date: 2003-06-03
Classification: C07D

Abstract:
A process for producing an indole compound (I) represented by the following formula: (wherein R1, R2 and n have the same meanings as defined below), which comprises reducing a 2-halogenated indole compound (II) represented by the following formula: (wherein R1 represents hydroxymethyl group, carboxyl group, a lower alkoxycarbonyl group or a carbamoyl group in which the nitrogen atom may be substituted; R2 represents an aryl group which may be substituted, a heteroaryl group which may be substituted or a benzoheteroaryl group which may be substituted; X represents a halogen atom; and n is 0 or an integer from 1 to 6); and if necessary, subjecting the resulting compound to alcoholysis or aminolysis.