Process for the preparation of an indole derivative
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1. A process for the preparation of methyl 2-(3-chloropropoxy)-indole-3-carboxylate, namely the compound of formula (B):
- which process comprises reacting a compound of formula (C) with 3-chloropropanol in the presence of an acid having a pKa of from 0 to 2, wherein the acid is trichloroacetic acid, dichloroacetic acid and/or trifluoroacetic acid.
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Abstract
A process for the preparation of methyl 2-(3-chloropropoxy)-indole-3-carboxylate, which comprises reacting a 3-chloro-3-carboxylate indole compound with 3-chloropropanol in the presence of an acid having a pKa of from 0 to 2.
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11 Claims
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1. A process for the preparation of methyl 2-(3-chloropropoxy)-indole-3-carboxylate, namely the compound of formula (B):
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which process comprises reacting a compound of formula (C) with 3-chloropropanol in the presence of an acid having a pKa of from 0 to 2, wherein the acid is trichloroacetic acid, dichloroacetic acid and/or trifluoroacetic acid. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4)
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5. A process for the preparation of methyl 2-(3-chloropropoxy)-indole-3-carboxylate, namely the compound of formula (B):
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which process comprises reacting a compound of formula (C) with 3-chloropropanol in the presence of an acid having a pKa of from 0 to 2, wherein the reaction is effected in an organic solvent at a temperature in the range −
20°
C. to +10°
C.- View Dependent Claims (6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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