A novel generation of indole-2,3-quinodimethanes via the deamination of 1,2,3,4-tetrahydropyrrolo[s3,4-b]indoles is reported.
Keywords: 1,2,3,4-tetrahydropyrrolo[3,4-b]indole; Angeli’s salt; deamination; indole; indole-2,3-quinodimethane.