Facile synthesis of 2-benzylindoles

Article abstract of DOI:10.1080/00397919708006807

A wide range of 2-Benzylindoles 2 are conveniently and efficiently prepared by heating N-benzylindoles 1 in polyphosphoric acid. Mechanistic studies suggest an intramolecular rearrangement via the corresponding 3- benzyl intermediates.

Full text of DOI:10.1080/00397919708006807

This article was downloaded by: [University of Illinois Chicago]
On: 21 October 2014, At: 17:10
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Informa Ltd Registered in England and Wales Registered Number: 1072954
Registered office: Mortimer House, 37-41 Mortimer Street, London W1T 3JH,
UK
Synthetic Communications: An
International Journal for Rapid
Communication of Synthetic
Organic Chemistry
Publication details, including instructions for
authors and subscription information:
http://www.tandfonline.com/loi/lsyc20
Facile Synthesis of 2-
Benzylindoles
Paul Wiedenau a & Siegfried Blechert a
a Institut für Organische Chemie, Technische
Universität , Berlin, D-10623, Berlin
Published online: 22 Aug 2006.
To cite this article: Paul Wiedenau & Siegfried Blechert (1997) Facile Synthesis
of 2-Benzylindoles, Synthetic Communications: An International Journal for
Rapid Communication of Synthetic Organic Chemistry, 27:12, 2033-2039, DOI:
10.1080/00397919708006807
To link to this article: http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/00397919708006807
PLEASE SCROLL DOWN FOR ARTICLE
Taylor & Francis makes every effort to ensure the accuracy of all the
information (the “Content”) contained in the publications on our platform.
However, Taylor & Francis, our agents, and our licensors make no
representations or warranties whatsoever as to the accuracy, completeness,
or suitability for any purpose of the Content. Any opinions and views
expressed in this publication are the opinions and views of the authors, and
are not the views of or endorsed by Taylor & Francis. The accuracy of the
Content should not be relied upon and should be independently verified with
primary sources of information. Taylor and Francis shall not be liable for any
losses, actions, claims, proceedings, demands, costs, expenses, damages,
and other liabilities whatsoever or howsoever caused arising directly or

indirectly in connection with, in relation to or arising out of the use of the
Content.
This article may be used for research, teaching, and private study purposes.
Any substantial or systematic reproduction, redistribution, reselling, loan,
sub-licensing, systematic supply, or distribution in any form to anyone is
expressly forbidden. Terms & Conditions of access and use can be found at
http://www.tandfonline.com/page/terms-and-conditions