Abstract
Synthetic methods used for the preparation of azaindoles are described in this article. Applications in the preparation of bioactive molecules are given: synthesis of substituted 6-azaindoles as benzodiazepines receptor ligands, substituted 7-azaindoles as dopamine D4 ligands and preparation of an olivacine analogue.Keywords: azaindole; synthetic methods; biological activity. Document Type: Review Article DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/S0100-40422002000700017 Publication date: 1 de Novembro de 2002