Directed C3-Alkoxymethylation of Indole via Three-Component Cascade Reaction

Org Lett. 2019 Apr 5;21(7):2081-2084. doi: 10.1021/acs.orglett.9b00357. Epub 2019 Feb 26.

Abstract

An efficient and regioselective C3-alkoxymethylation of indoles has been developed with aldehydes and alcohols via three-component cascade reaction under transition-metal free conditions. This method allows for rapid access to a variety of C3-alkoxymethylaed free (N-H) indole in up to 98% yield with excellent regioselectivity. The titled products are useful building blocks in organic synthesis.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't