A series of indole derivatives were synthesized through the intramolecular
hydroamination of alkynyl sulfonamides using 20 mol% of
diethylzinc as the catalyst. A tandem cyclization-nucleophilic
addition reaction was also possible to afford C2,C3-disubstituted indoles
using 120 mol% of diethylzinc.
diethylzinc - intramolecular hydroamination - alkynyl
sulfonamides - cyclizations - tandem reactions