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Upstream product

• 105-13-5 4-Methoxybenzyl alcohol 
• 120-72-9 indole 
• 2746-25-0 p-Methoxybenzyl bromide 
• 5720-07-0 4-methoxyphenylboronic acid 
• 5457-31-8 (3-indolylmethyl)trimethylammonium iodide 
• 5339-85-5 2-aminophenethyl alcohol 
• 824-94-2 p-methoxybenzyl chloride 
• 15121-84-3 2-nitro-benzeneethanol 
• 487-89-8 Indole-3-carboxaldehyde 
• 179811-05-3 3-formyl-1-[2-(trimethylsilyl)ethoxymethyl]-1H-indole 
• 496-15-1 1-indoline 
• 104-93-8 p-methylanizole 
• 847550-35-0 1-(((2λ⁵-propa-1,2-dien-1-yl)oxy)methyl)-4-methoxybenzene 
• 100-52-7 benzaldehyde 

Downstream Products

• 22051-15-6 3-(4-methoxybenzoyl)indole 
• 214615-05-1 3-(4-methoxybenzyl)indoline 
• 136672-21-4 3-(4-hydroxybenzyl)-1H-indole 

Relevant academic research and scientific papers

Well-Defined NNS-Mn Complex Catalyzed Selective Synthesis of C-3 Alkylated Indoles and Bisindolylmethanes Using Alcohols

Herein, we demonstrated Mn-catalyzed selective C-3 functionalization of indoles with alcohols. The developed catalyst can also furnish bis(indolyl)methanes from the same set of substrates under slightly modified reaction conditions. Mechanistic studies reveal that the C-3 functionalization of indoles is going via a borrowing hydrogen pathway. To highlight the practical utility, a diverse range of substrates including nine structurally important drug molecules are synthesized. Furthermore, we also introduced a one-pot cascade strategy for synthesizing C-3 functionalized indoles directly from 2-aminophenyl ethanol and alcohol.

Synthesis of Indole/Benzofuran-Containing Diarylmethanes through Palladium-Catalyzed Reaction of Indolylmethyl or Benzofuranylmethyl Acetates with Boronic Acids

The palladium-catalyzed synthesis of indole/benzofurancontaining diarylmethanes starting from indolylmethyl or benzofuranylmethyl acetates with boronic acids has been investigated. The success of the reaction is influenced by the choice of precatalyst: with indolylmethyl acetates the reaction works well with [Pd(η3-C3H5)Cl]2/XPhos while with benzofuranylmethyl acetates Pd2(dba)3/XPhos is more efficient. The good to high yields and the simplicity of the experimental procedure make this protocol a versatile synthetic tool for the preparation of 2- and 3-substituted indoles and 2-benzo[b]furans. The methodology can be advantageously extended to the preparation of a key precursor of Zafirlukast.

Photocatalytic Redox-Neutral Approach to Diarylmethanes

We report a visible-light induced redox-neutral decarboxylative cross coupling reaction of indole-3-acetic acid NHPI esters with indoles using a Ru photosensitizer to deliver a wide range of symmetrical and unsymmetrical 3,3′-bisindolylmethane derivatives. Furthermore, the reaction is readily adapted to the preparation of a wide variety of diarylmethane derivatives.

Nickel-catalyzed C3-alkylation of indoles with alcohols: Via a borrowing hydrogen strategy

An efficient method for the Ni-catalyzed C3-alkylation of indoles using readily available alcohols as the alkylating reagents has been developed. The alkylation was addressed with an air and moisture-stable binuclear nickel complex ligated by tetrahydroquinolin-8-one as the effective pre-catalyst. The newly developed transformation could accommodate a broad substrate scope including primary/secondary benzylic and aliphatic alcohols and substituted indoles. Mechanistic studies suggested that the reaction proceeds through a borrowing hydrogen pathway.

Ruthenium Pincer Complex Catalyzed Selective Synthesis of C-3 Alkylated Indoles and Bisindolylmethanes Directly from Indoles and Alcohols

Herein, we presented Ru-SNS complex that serves as a useful catalyst for C-3 alkylation of 1H-indoles with various aliphatic primary and secondary alcohols including cyclic alcohols as well as benzylic alcohols. The selective synthesis of bisindolylmethane derivatives is also achieved from the same set of indole and alcohol just by altering the reaction parameters. Furthermore, the sustainable synthesis of C-3 alkylated indoles directly from 2-(2-nitrophenyl)ethan-1-ol and alcohols catalysed by a Ru-complex via “borrowing hydrogen” strategy is reported. This protocol provides an atom-economical sustainable route to access structurally important compounds like arundine, vibrindole A and tryptamine based derivatives. (Figure presented.).

Hydrogenation or Dehydrogenation of N-Containing Heterocycles Catalyzed by a Single Manganese Complex

A highly chemoselective base-metal catalyzed hydrogenation and acceptorless dehydrogenation of N-heterocycles is presented. A well-defined Mn complex operates at low catalyst loading (as low as 2 mol %) and under mild reaction conditions. The described catalytic system tolerates various functional groups, and the corresponding reduced heterocycles can be obtained in high yields. Experimental studies indicate a metal-ligand cooperative catalysis mechanism.

Manganese-Catalyzed Regioselective Dehydrogenative C-versus N-Alkylation Enabled by a Solvent Switch: Experiment and Computation

The first base metal-catalyzed regioselective dehydrogenative alkylation of indolines using readily available alcohols as the alkylating reagent is reported. A single air-and moisture-stable manganese catalyst provides access to either C3-or N-alkylated indoles depending on the solvent used. Mechanistic studies indicate that the reaction takes place through a combined acceptorless dehydrogenation and hydrogen autotransfer strategy.

Nickel-catalysed chemoselective C-3 alkylation of indoles with alcohols through a borrowing hydrogen method

An inexpensive, air-stable, isolable nickel catalyst is reported that can perform chemoselective C3-alkylation of indoles with a variety of alcohols following "borrowing hydrogen". A one-pot, cascade C3-alkylation starting from 2-aminophenyl ethyl alcohols, and thus obviating the need for pre-synthesized indoles, further adds to the broad scope of this method. The reaction is radical-mediated, and is significantly different from other examples, often dictated by metal-ligand bifunctionality. This journal is

Involving Single-Atom Silver(0) in Selective Dehalogenation by AgF under Visible-Light Irradiation

The dehalogenation-arylation and the hydrodehalogenation of various types of organic halides are selectively realized using AgF and visible light without any organic additives under mild conditions. Single-atom silver(0) (denoted as SAAg) serves as the catalytically active center, and the TOF of SAAg reaches 6000 h-1. This elusive activity of Ag is beyond that expected from its ionic, nano, or bulk forms.

Bifunctional Iron Complexes Catalyzed Alkylation of Indoles

Cyclopentadienone iron carbonyl complexes have been applied in alkylation of indoles with various benzylic alcohols, aliphatic alcohols (butanol, ethanol, methanol and 2-methylpentanol) via the hydrogen autotransfer strategy in mild reaction conditions. Experimental works highlight the role of the bifunctional iron complexes and the base. These iron complexes demonstrated a broad applicability in mild conditions and extended the scope of substrates in iron catalyzed C?C bond formation. (Figure presented.).