PROCESS FOR THE PREPARATION OF TETRACYCLIC DERIVATIVES AND INTERMEDIATE PRODUCTS USED IN THE PROCESS

摘要

A process for preparation of a compound of formula I or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, is disclosed. The process involves subjecting a compound of formula II to Ullmann-type conditions to effect an intra-molecular ring closure reaction to form the compound of formula I. The different substituents are as described in the specification. Further, the process can provide an alternate route for the synthesis of asenapine from starting materials that can be readily available.