Enantioselective Friedel-Crafts alkylation for synthesis of 2-substituted indole derivatives

Chem Commun (Camb). 2013 Dec 14;49(96):11311-3. doi: 10.1039/c3cc45665j.

Abstract

An efficient catalytic asymmetric intermolecular C2 Friedel-Crafts alkylation reaction between N-methyl skatole and β,γ-unsaturated α-ketoesters has been realized by a chiral N,N'-dioxide-Ni(II) complex. The corresponding indole derivatives were obtained in good yield (up to 96%) with excellent enantioselectivities (up to 99% ee) under mild reaction conditions.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Alkylation
  • Catalysis
  • Indoles / chemical synthesis*
  • Indoles / chemistry
  • Stereoisomerism

Substances

  • Indoles
  • indole