Synthesis 2008(9): 1404-1414  
DOI: 10.1055/s-2008-1067005
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Microwave-Assisted Synthesis of N-sec- and N-tert-Alkylated Indoles

Hartmut Schirok*
Bayer HealthCare AG, Pharma Research, 42096 Wuppertal, Germany
Fax: +49(202)364624; e-Mail: hartmut.schirok@bayerhealthcare.com;
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Publication History

Received 19 November 2007
Publication Date:
27 March 2008 (online)

Abstract

A synthesis of N-substituted indoles by means of an epoxide-opening, nucleophilic aromatic substitution, and dehydration sequence is reported, which is capable of generating even N-tert alkyl substituted derivatives.

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The HPLC analysis was done with xylene as internal standard.