Synthesis of 3-Cyanoindole Derivatives Mediated by Copper(I) Iodide Using Benzyl Cyanide
作者:On Ying Yuen、Pui Ying Choy、Wing Kin Chow、Wing Tak Wong、Fuk Yee Kwong
DOI:10.1021/jo3028278
日期:2013.4.5
Copper-mediated direct and regioselective C3-cyanation of indoles using benzyl cyanide as the cyanide anion source is presented. A wide range of indoles undergo cyanation smoothly by employing a reaction system of copper(I) iodide under open-to-air vessels.