Synlett 1994; 1994(2): 141-142
DOI: 10.1055/s-1994-22770
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Formation of Pyrido[1,2a]indoles by Electron Transfer Catalyzed Diels-Alder Reaction between 2-Vinylindoles and ß-Enamidoesters

Christoph F. Gürtler* , Siegfried Blechert, Eberhard Steckhan
  • *Institut für Organische Chemie der Technischen Universität Berlin, Strasse des 17. Juni 124, D-10623 Berlin
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Publication Date:
22 March 2002 (online)

The formation of the pyrido[1,2a]indole structure (benzopyrrocolin structure) by photo- or electrochemically induced radical cation Diels-Alder reaction between acceptor substituted 2-vinylindoles and ß-enamidoesters is reported.