Wednesday, July 6, 2011

Tandem indole C–H alkenylation/arylation for tetra-substituted alkene synthesis

Alkynyl indoles undergo a novel sequence of Pd-catalysed indole C–H activation/alkyne carbopalladation/arylation, with diaryliodonium salts providing the aryl components. An array of functionalised indole alkenes have been prepared in good to excellent yield, with the reaction being selective for the Z-alkene.
Graphical abstract: Tandem indole C–H alkenylation/arylation for tetra-substituted alkene synthesis

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