The synthesis and the antitumor activities of 1‐benzylindole‐3‐carboxylic acids are reported. Compound 16b, which bears at position 1 the same substituent as Lonidamine (1), proved to be the most active derivative.
Indole derivatives that are useful for treating pain, inflammation and other conditions are described. Certain of the compounds are benzyl derivatives and others are benzoyl derivatives. The compounds are substituted at least at the 3 position of the indole.