N-Bromo-succinimide promoted synthesis of β-carbolines and 3,4-dihydro-β-carbolines from tetrahydro-β-carbolines

Article abstract of DOI:10.1016/j.tetlet.2016.01.081

Herein, we report a facile synthesis of 3,4-dihydro-β-carbolines and aromatic β-carbolines from tetrahydro-β-carbolines, mediated by N-bromosuccinimide in toluene at 0°C to room temperature (rt), in good to moderate yields.