A domino electro-oxidative synthesis of 3,3′-bis(indolyl)methane nanoparticles

Article abstract of DOI:10.1007/s00706-015-1496-6

An effective route for electro-oxidative synthesis of 3,3′-bis(indolyl)methane nanoparticles has been described via a domino multi-component reaction between various alcohols and indole derivatives in an undivided cell under constant potential conditions in CH₃CN at room temperature. The mechanistic aspect of this electro-oxidative condensation has also been studied by UV-Vis spectra and cyclic voltammograms. The nanostructure of the products has been confirmed by scanning electron microscopy. Graphical abstract: [Figure not available: see fulltext.]