Abstract
An unprecedented C-3-alkylation reaction of indoles with terminal alkynes in aqueous medium has been developed using catalytic amounts of ruthenium and trifluoroacetic acid.
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Alkylation
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Alkynes / chemistry*
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Catalysis
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Indoles / chemistry*
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Molecular Structure
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Ruthenium / chemistry*
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Stereoisomerism
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Trifluoroacetic Acid / chemistry
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Water / chemistry
Substances
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Alkynes
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Indoles
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Water
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Ruthenium
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Trifluoroacetic Acid