Regioselective N-allylation and N-cinnamylation of indoles using CuI-exchanged hierarchical nanoporous material

Article abstract of DOI:10.1016/j.catcom.2015.07.022

Regioselective N-allylation and N-cinnamylation of indoles are achieved using a novel catalyst of Cu^I-exchanged hierarchically architectured nanoporous material (MMZ_Cu^I_Y). The catalyst was characterized by electron microscopy and X-ray methods. Other advantages like functional tolerance, easy separation and reusability of the catalyst are also highlighted.