文摘
This contribution describes process development leading to theproduction of 1-(1-pyridin-2-yl methyl-piperidin-4-yl)-1H-indole(11). The title compound 11 was produced via a Leimgruber-Batcho indole synthesis using key intermediates 2-(2,2-dimethoxyethyl)benzenamine (6) and, 1-(2-pyridinylmethyl)-4-piperidinone camphor sulfonate (9). Direct crystallization of 11 fromIPA or ethanol-water was developed to provide (11) with <1%impurities and high yield (78%). The combined process leadsto a five-step synthesis of 11 that was efficient and reflectedEli Lilly and Company's commitment to implementation ofenvironmental friendly processes whenever feasible.