Abstract
An unprecedented route for the synthesis of 3,3′-biindoles is developed. Both symmetrical and unsymmetrical 3,3′-biindoles could be generated by this method. Mild conditions, high yields of the products, and environmentally acceptable reagent are the merits of the procedure.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 3796-3801 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | European Journal of Organic Chemistry |
Issue number | 20 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2010 Jul 1 |
Keywords
- Cyclization
- Iron
- Michael addition
- Nitroalkenes
- Nitrogen heterocycles
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Physical and Theoretical Chemistry
- Organic Chemistry