InCl₃-Catalysed Conjugate Addition of Indoles with Electron-Deficient Olefins [1]

Abstract

Indole and 2-methylindole undergo conjugate addition with electron-deficient olefins in the presence of a catalytic amount of InCl₃ at ambient temperature to afford the corresponding Michael adducts in excellent yields with high selectivity.

Key words

indium trichloride - indole - α,β-unsaturated compounds - addition reactions

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IICT communication No. 4745.

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IICT communication No. 4745.