Domino Aza-Michael-S<sub>N</sub>Ar-Heteroaromatization Route to C5-Substituted 1-Alkyl-1<i>H</i>-Indole-3-Carboxylic Esters

A new synthesis of C5-substituted 1-alkyl-1<i>H</i>-indole-3-carboxylic esters is reported. A series of methyl 2-arylacrylate aza-Michael acceptors were prepared with aromatic substitution to activate them towards S<sub>N</sub>Ar reaction. Subsequent reaction with a series of...

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Main Authors: Ebenezer Ametsetor, Spencer Farthing, Richard A. Bunce
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-10-01
Series:Molecules
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/27/20/6998