Abstract: Method for the preparation of high purity substituted benz?e!indoles corresponding to the general formula ##STR1## comprising the preparation of an arylhydrazine which is subjected to a Fischer indole synthesis with a suitable ketone, the benz?e!indole thus obtained being reacted with a radical R.sub.6, followed by subjection to a purification step.This method may more particularly be applied to the synthesis of Indocyanine Green.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
March 15, 1996
Date of Patent:
May 12, 1998
Assignee:
Societe D'etudes et de Recherches Biologiques
Inventors:
Anh Hoa Huynh, Joanne Tran, Fran.cedilla.ois Scherninski, Jean-Paul Guette