Electrosynthesis of arylpyrroles and -indoles under S(RN)1 conditions

Article abstract of DOI:10.1055/s-1994-25476

Arylpyrroles and -indoles are electrosynthesized via a S(RN)1 type reaction. With pyrrolyl anion, the reaction leads mainly to α-substitution, but β-substitution and disubstitution are also observed. With indolyl anion, the main product corresponds to β-substitution. In both cases, the yield of the main product is higher than 50%.