| 摘要 |
<p>Described is a method for the preparation of 5-cyanophthalide in which 5-carboxyphthalide is reacted with a dehydrating agent, such as thionylchloride, and a sulphonamide, in particular sulfamide. Cyanophthalide is prepared in high yields by a convenient procedure. 5-Cyanophthalide is an intermediate used in the preparation of the antidepressant drug citalopram.</p> |
