| abstract |
A process for the production of 4-(heteroaryl-methyl)-halogen-1(2H)-phthalazinones, especially 4-(4-pyridylmethyl)-1(2H)-phthalazinone, is described, which is characterized by the reaction of phthalidyl-3-triphenylphosphonium salt with 4-pyridine aldehyde in the presence of a basic adjuvant, subsequent reaction with hydrazine hydrate and subsequent acid treatment, whereby this process avoids the technical safety and environmental problems of the known processes. |