Au(III)/TPPMS-Catalyzed Benzylation of Indoles with Benzylic Alcohols in Water
摘要:
A novel and efficient method for the Au(III)/TPPMS-catalyzed direct substitution reaction of benzhydryl and benzylic alcohols with indoles in water is developed. Au(III)/TPPMS is an effective catalyst for the benzylation of the strong pi nucleophile 1-methylindole, while common Bronsted or Lewis acids are ineffective.