Intramolecular dehydrative coupling of tertiary amines and ketones promoted by KO-t-Bu/DMF: a new synthesis of indole derivatives

Org Lett. 2013 Dec 6;15(23):6018-21. doi: 10.1021/ol402908m. Epub 2013 Nov 20.

Abstract

A new synthesis of indole derivatives has been achieved through intramolecular dehydrative coupling of tertiary amines and ketones promoted by KO-t-Bu/DMF. The reaction probably proceeds via an α-amino alkyl radical pathway.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Amines / chemistry*
  • Catalysis
  • Combinatorial Chemistry Techniques
  • Indoles / chemical synthesis*
  • Indoles / chemistry
  • Ketones / chemistry
  • Molecular Structure

Substances

  • Amines
  • Indoles
  • Ketones