摘要 |
A process for producing coelenteramide or its analog in a high yield has been desired. The invention provides a process for producing di-O-methylcoelenteramide or its analog of formula (3) which comprises reacting O-methylcoelenteramine or its analog with 4-methoxyphenylacetyl halide or its analog. The invention also provides a process for producing coelenteramide or its analog, which comprises demethylation of di-O-methylcoelenteramide or its analog. |