Synthesis of indolo[1,2-a]indole derivatives by cationic au(i)-catalyzed exo-selective cycloisomerization and their photophysical properties

Madhurima Hazra, Daisuke Inoue, Mamoru Ito, Stephen Kyalo Kanyiva, Takanori Shibata*

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Abstract

Cationic Au(I)-catalyzed intramolecular cycloisomerization of N-(2-alkynylphenyl)indoles proceeded efficiently in exo-selective manner, and (Z)-10-(arylidene)indolo[1,2-a]indole derivatives were obtained in moderate to high yields. Their photophysical properties were also measured.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1412-1422
Number of pages11
JournalHeterocycles
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2019 Jan 1

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Pharmacology
  • Organic Chemistry

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