Understanding and Modulating
Indolyne Regioselectivities

Sarah M. Bronner; Adam E. Goetz; Neil K. Garg

doi:10.1055/s-0031-1289561

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Synlett 2011(18): 2599-2604
DOI: 10.1055/s-0031-1289561

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Understanding and Modulating Indolyne Regioselectivities

Sarah M. Bronner, Adam E. Goetz, Neil K. Garg*
Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of California, Los Angeles, 607 Charles E. Young Dr. East, Los Angeles, CA 90095, USA
Fax: +1(310)206-1843; e-Mail: neilgarg@chem.ucla.edu;

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Received 13 July 2011
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25 October 2011 (online)

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Abstract

Heterocyclic arynes hold much promise for applications in modern synthetic chemistry. One particular class of hetarynes is those derived from the indole heterocycle (i.e., indolynes). Indolynes can be generated under mild fluoride-based reaction conditions using silyltriflate precursors. Indolyne-trapping experiments provide access to benzenoid-substituted indoles in a controlled manner with synthetically useful yields. Regioselectivities can be predicted prior to experiments using simple calculations, ultimately allowing for the modulation of selectivities by careful design. This strategy has enabled a concise synthesis of indolactam V.

Key words

arynes - indoles - regioselectivity - total synthesis - indolynes

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