Palladium-catalyzed C2-acylation of indoles with aryl and alkyl aldehydes

  • Xiao Biao Yan
  • , Yong Wen Shen
  • , Dao Qian Chen
  • , Pin Gao
  • , Ying Xiu Li
  • , Xian Rong Song
  • , Xue Yuan Liu
  • , Yong Min Liang

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Abstract

A palladium-catalyzed C2-acylation of indoles with aryl and alkyl aldehydes via C-H functionalization is reported. The method shows excellent functional group tolerance and provides a straightforward way for the preparation of 2-aroylindoles.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)7490-7495
Number of pages6
JournalTetrahedron
Volume70
Issue number41
DOIs
StatePublished - 14 Oct 2014
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • 2-Aroylindole
  • Acylation
  • Aldehyde
  • Indole
  • Palladium

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