FeCl3 catalyzed regioselective C-alkylation of indolylnitroalkenes with amino group substituted arenes

J Org Chem. 2014 Feb 21;79(4):1842-9. doi: 10.1021/jo4025368. Epub 2014 Feb 4.

Abstract

An efficient FeCl3 catalyzed protocol for the synthesis of amino functionalized indolylnitroalkanes from easily available precursor indolylnitroalkenes and substituted amines has been developed. Regioselective C-alkylation in the presence of free amino substituted arenes occurred. The scope of this methodology shows good functional group tolerance, and further, this protocol was used to prepare indolylquinoline derivatives.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Alkylation
  • Amines / chemistry*
  • Catalysis
  • Chlorides / chemistry*
  • Ferric Compounds / chemistry*
  • Indoles / chemistry*
  • Nitro Compounds / chemistry*

Substances

  • Amines
  • Chlorides
  • Ferric Compounds
  • Indoles
  • Nitro Compounds
  • ferric chloride