Improved procedure for the preparation of 7-methoxy-2-methyl-1-(2- morpholinoethyl)-1H-indole-3-carboxylic acid, key intermediate in the synthesis of novel 3-amidoindole and indolopyridone cannabinoid ligands

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Volumn 2010, Issue 6, 2010, Pages 89-95

  Zhao, Rulin ^a   Wang, Bei ^a   Wu, Hong ^a   Hynes Jr , John ^a   Leftheris, Katerina ^a   Balasubramanian, Balu ^a   Barrish, Joel C ^a   Chen, Bang Chi ^a  

^a BRISTOL MYERS SQUIBB RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT   (United States)

Author keywords

Cannabinoid (CB2) receptor; Indole N alkylation; Indole 3 carboxylate; Synthesis

Indexed keywords

EID: 77953402277     PISSN: 15517012     EISSN: 15517004     Source Type: None    
DOI: 10.3998/ark.5550190.0011.610     Document Type: Article

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