Selective and Efficient Synthesis of 3,4-Dihydro-β-carboline Derivatives

Article abstract of DOI:10.1055/s-1985-35506

1-Substituted 3,4-dihydro-β-carbolines are prepared in good yields by oxidation of the corresponding 1-substituted 1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-β-carbolines with solid potassium permanganate in tetrahydrofuran at 0 deg C.