A new methodology is described for the novel and rapid synthesis of unique analogues of the ergoline structure. After introduction of an allyl or alkynyl group in position C-4 on indole-3-carboxaldehyde, an intramolecular 1,3-dipolar cycloaddition using α-amino esters, directly provides novel ergoline-type compounds in good yields.
Key words
intramolecular 1,3-dipolar cycloaddition - Stille reaction - Sonogashira reaction - microwave - ergoline