Bi(OTf)3-catalyzed conjugate addition of indoles to p-quinones: a facile synthesis of 3-indolyl quinones
作者:J.S. Yadav、B.V.S. Reddy、T. Swamy
DOI:10.1016/j.tetlet.2003.10.041
日期:2003.12
A wide range of indoles undergo conjugate addition to p-benzoquinones in the presence of 2 mol% bismuth triflate under mild conditions to afford the corresponding 3-indolyl quinones in excellent yields with high selectivity. (C) 2003 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
Abstractmagnified image The usefulness of 3‐iodoindole available for introduction of an indole unit is presented. The reaction of 3‐iodoindole with 2‐bromo(or methyl)‐1,4‐naphthoquinone in acetic acid gave 2‐bromo(or methyl)‐3‐(3‐indolyl)‐1,4‐naphthoquinone. On the other hand, the reaction of 3‐iodoindole with 2‐bromo‐1,4‐naphthoquinone in the presence of cesium carbonate in acetonitrile produced 2‐(1‐indolyl‐3‐iodo)‐1,4‐naphthoquinone. J. Heterocyclic Chem., (2010).