Synthesis of 4,7-indoloquinones from indole-7-carbaldehydes by Dakin oxidation
摘要:
Dakin oxidation of 4,6-dimethoxyindole-7-carbaldehydes, using hydrogen peroxide and hydrochloric acid, results in the synthesis of 6-methoxy-4,7-indoloquinones. The starting materials are readily available through the activation of the indole C7 position by the presence of the methoxy groups. Structural variation is possible through functionalities at C2 and C3. A 2,2'-di-indolylmethane-7,7'-dicarbaldehyde can also be oxidized to a bisindoloquinone under these conditions. The related oxidation of indole-7-carbaldehydes with m-chloroperbenzoic acid or preferably magnesium monoperphthalate instead leads to oxidation at C2 to give indol-2-ones. (c) 2008 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
A novel entry to 4,7-indoloquinones via the Fremy's salt oxidative degradation of 4-formyl-7-hydroxyindoles
作者:Jose M. Saa、Catalina Marti、Angel Garcia-Raso
DOI:10.1021/jo00028a035
日期:1992.1
A novel synthetic approach toward 4-formyl-7-hydroxyindoles and 4,7-indoloquinones is described. Basically, two major operations need to be carried out, namely: (1) ozonization of the appropriately protected 4-amino-5-hydroxyindenes leading eventually to 4-formyl-7-hydroxyindoles and (2) Fremy's salt promoted oxidative degradation of the later compounds to the desired 4,7-indoloquinones. A formal synthesis of PDE I and PDE II has been achieved.