ChemistryOpen (Jan 2023)

Synthesis of Bis(3‐indolyl)methanes Mediated by Potassium tert‐Butoxide

  • A. Sofia Santos,
  • Rita D. Ferro,
  • Nuno Viduedo,
  • Dr. Luísa B. Maia,
  • Prof. Dr. Artur M. S. Silva,
  • Prof. Dr. M. Manuel B. Marques

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1002/open.202200265
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 12, no. 1
pp. n/a – n/a

Abstract

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Abstract The indole moiety is an important N‐heterocycle found in natural products, and a key structural component of many value‐added chemicals including pharmaceuticals. In particular, bis(3‐indolyl)methanes (BIMs) are an important subgroup of indoles, composed of two indole units. Herein, we report the development of a simple method to access BIMs derivatives in yields of up to 77 % by exploiting a tBuOK‐mediated coupling reaction of indoles and benzyl alcohols.

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