| abstract |
This invention relates to a method for the preparation of benzo[b]naphthyridines having the general formula (I) ##STR1## comprising: 1) condensation of an amine having the formula R'--NH--CH 2 --CH 2 --R" with a chlorofluoroquinoline of formula (II) ##STR2## 2) cyclization of the obtained fluoroquinoline of formula (IV) ##STR3## and; 3) oxidation of tetrahydro-1,2,3,4benzo[b]naphthyridine-1,8 of formula (V) ##STR4## is effected, and then, optionally, the ester obtained is transformed into an acid and optionally into a salt. |