Herein, we report a biomimeticoxidativecoupling cyclization strategy for the highly efficient functionalization of tetrahydrocarbolines (THCs). This process enables rapid access to complex isochromanoindolenine scaffolds in moderate to excellent yields. The reaction proceeds smoothly and rapidly (complete within minutes) in an open flask. This operationally simple protocol is scalable and compatible
The direct C–H functionalization of tetrahydro-γ-carbolines (THγCs) at the α-position has been presented. This mild and simple strategy allows coupling of THγCs with various anilines and indoles with satisfactory to excellent yields. This two-step/one-pot method could be applied to synthesize complex compounds and is suitable for the C–H functionalization of similar biologically active structures.