Oxoindanylpropionic acids and process for the preparation thereof
申请人:Sankyo Company Limited
公开号:US04007179A1
公开(公告)日:1977-02-08
An oxoindanylpropionic acid having the formula ##STR1## wherein R represents ethyl group or isopropyl group and a salt thereof is prepared by reacting a dicarboxylic acid having the formula ##STR2## wherein R has the same meaning as defined above with a condensing agent, for example, sulfuric acid. The oxoindanylpropionic acid is reduced to give the corresponding indanylpropionic acid which is useful as anti-inflammatory, analgesic and antipyretic agents.