Abstract
Polycyclic indole structures, possessing fused seven-membered rings were efficiently synthesized via the Pd-catalyzed intramolecular carbopalladation- annulation of 3-(2-iodobenzyl)-indoles and alkynes. A remarkable base effect on the chemoselectivity of this transformation has been found: switching from Et3N to CsOAc completely reverses the reaction path to intramolecular cyclization forming fused five-membered rings.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 150-152 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Chemical Communications |
Volume | 46 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 2010 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Catalysis
- Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
- Ceramics and Composites
- Chemistry(all)
- Surfaces, Coatings and Films
- Metals and Alloys
- Materials Chemistry