Synlett 2012; 23(20): 2992-2996
DOI: 10.1055/s-0032-1317702
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Palladium-Catalyzed Direct C-2 Arylation of Indoles with Aryl Halides in Aqueous Medium

Guo-ping Lu
Chemical Engineering College, Nanjing University of Science & Technology, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210094, P. R. of China   Fax: +86(25)84315030   Email: c.cai@mail.njust.edu.cn
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Chun Cai*
Chemical Engineering College, Nanjing University of Science & Technology, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210094, P. R. of China   Fax: +86(25)84315030   Email: c.cai@mail.njust.edu.cn
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Publication History

Received: 13 October 2012

Accepted after revision: 05 November 2012

Publication Date:
28 November 2012 (online)


Abstract

A newly developed, efficient catalytic system for direct C2-arylation of indoles with aryl halides in aqueous medium under mild conditions (80 °C) is reported. These procedures are free of toxic solvents, and exhibit improved yields and high chemo- and ­regioselectivity.

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