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Selective functionalization in positions 2 and 3 of indole via an iodine - Copper exchange reaction
Yang, Xiaoyin,Althammer, Andreas,Knochel, Paul
, p. 1665 - 1667 (2007/10/03)
Two selectively successive I/Cu exchange reactions performed with (Nphyl)CuLi allow the functionalization of indoles in positions 2 and 3. The 2,3-diketones prepared by this method can readily be converted to tricyclic heterocycles by standard methods.
