Abstract
The intramolecular reaction of 3-acetyl-N-alkynylindoles proceeded via C-H bond cleavage at the C2 position. Iridium and rhodium catalysts selectively promoted 6-exo-dig and 7-endo-dig cyclization, respectively, and N-fused tricyclic compounds were obtained.
Original language | English |
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Journal | Advanced Synthesis and Catalysis |
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Publication status | Accepted/In press - 2017 |
Keywords
- Alkenylation
- C-H activation
- Indoles
- Iridium
- Rhodium
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Catalysis
- Organic Chemistry