An indole derivative represented by formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is a lower alkoxymethyl group or a formyl group, R.sup.2 is a lower alkyl group, R.sup.3 is a hydrogen atom or a lower alkyl group and R.sup.4 is a hydrogen atom or a lower alkyl group, which is useful as an intermediate for the synthesis of a compound, 5-aziridino-3-hydroxymethyl-l-methyl-2- (1H-indole-4,7-dione)prop-.beta.-ene-.alpha.-ol, which has antitumor activity.
一种由式(I)表示的
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生物:##STR1##其中R.sup.1是较低的烷氧甲基基团或甲酰基基团,R.sup.2是较低的烷基基团,R.sup.3是氢原子或较低的烷基基团,R.sup.4是氢原子或较低的烷基基团,该化合物可用作合成具有抗肿瘤活性的化合物5-aziridino-3-hydroxymethyl-l-methyl-2-(1H-indole-4,7-dione)prop-.beta.-ene-.alpha.-ol的中间体。