Synlett 2005(6): 0959-0962  
DOI: 10.1055/s-2005-865194
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An Efficient Synthesis of Bis(indolyl)methanes Catalyzed by Recycled Acidic Ionic Liquid

Da-Gong Gua, Shun-Jun Ji*a, Zhao-Qin Jianga, Min-Feng Zhoua, Teck-Peng Loha,b
a Jiangsu Province Key Laboratory of Fine Petrochemical Technology, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering of Suzhou University, Suzhou, 215006, P. R. China
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b Department of Chemistry, 3 Science Drive 3, National University of Singapore, Singapore 11754, Singapore
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Received 5 January 2005
Publication Date:
23 March 2005 (online)

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Abstract

Green, mild and efficient electrophilic substitution ­reactions of indoles with various aldehydes were carried out using task-specific ionic liquids to afford the corresponding bis(indolyl)methanes in excellent yields.

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