Acylation of indoles via photoredox catalysis: a route to 3-acylindoles?

Green Chemistry Pub Date: 2015-11-16 DOI: 10.1039/C5GC01931A

Abstract

A visible-light-induced synthesis of 3-acylindoles from simple indoles and α-oxo acids at room temperature has been discovered. The reaction tolerates a wide range of functional groups and gives a variety of valuable 3-acylindoles in moderate to high yields under mild conditions.

Graphical abstract: Acylation of indoles via photoredox catalysis: a route to 3-acylindoles
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