Synthesis of carbazole derivatives - III. Synthesis of new pyrrolidino[3,4-c]carbazoles by intramolecular Michael addition

Article abstract of DOI:10.1016/0040-4020(96)00271-2

We have reported on the synthesis of carbazoles by inter- and intramolecular Michael addition. Ellipticine derivatives are related to these compounds, and especially those with 9-methoxy- and 9-hydroxy substituents exhibit appreciable antitumor and antile