A modified Sandmeyer methodology and the synthesis of (±)-convolutamydine A

Article abstract of DOI:10.1016/S0040-4039(97)00140-8

(±)-Convolutamydine A (5) has been prepared by it concise synthesis from 3,5-dibromoaniline using a modified Sandmeyer methodology. The modified Sandmeyer methodology has also been found to be beneficial for the synthesis of other α-isonitrosoacetanilides. The 4,6-dibromohydroxyoxindole nucleus was further confirmed by comparison with the isomeric 5,7-dibromohydroxyoxindole.