Aim To develop a novel synthetic route of 1-(6-chloro-3, 4-methylenedioxybenzyl )-5-( 2, 6- dichlorobenzyloxy)indole-2-carboxylic acid, which is a inhibitor of β-ketoacyl-acyl carrier protein synthase Ⅲ (FabH). Methods Firstly, the intermediate 4-(2, 6-dichlorobenzyloxy)aniline was prepared from N- acetylphenol.The indole group was constructed through Fischer indole synthesis method, and then the 6- chloro-3, 4-methylenedioxybenzyl group was introduced. Lastly, the ester group was hydrolyzed to give the desired compound. Results and c...