Substrate-directed divergent synthesis of fused indole polycycles through Rh(II)-catalyzed cascade reactions of bis(diazo)indolin-2-ones

Chem Commun (Camb). 2022 Jul 28;58(61):8576-8579. doi: 10.1039/d2cc02686d.

Abstract

Herein, we report a substrate-directed diverse synthetic strategy toward two kinds of structurally intriguing fused indole polycycles through Rh(II)-catalyzed cascade reactions of bis(diazo)indolin-2-ones with enaminones. The subtle structural changes in enaminones lead to different reactivities. Cyclic enaminones produce indolo[2,3-b]indoles, whereas acyclic ones afford oxazolo[3,2-a]indoles.

MeSH terms

  • Catalysis
  • Indoles* / chemistry

Substances

  • Indoles
  • indole