abstract |
The present patent discloses a novel one pot two-step process for the synthesis of ivacaftor and related compounds of [Formula (I)], wherein R 1 , R 2 , R 3 , R 4 , R 5 , R 6 , R 7 and Ar 1 are as described above; its tautomers or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof starting from indole acetic acid amides. |