Facile synthesis of 3-alkoxyindoles via rhodium(II)-catalysed diazoindole O–H insertion reactions

2-Carboethoxy-3-diazo-3 H-indole is a substrate for rhodium(II)-catalysed alcohol O–H insertion reactions leading to 3-alkoxyindoles in good yield. The scope of the reaction is discussed.

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Published inTetrahedron letters Vol. 41; no. 35; pp. 6905 - 6907
Main Authors Kettle, Jason G, Faull, Alan W, Fillery, Shaun M, Flynn, Anthony P, Hoyle, Marcus A, Hudson, Julian A
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published OXFORD Elsevier Ltd 26.08.2000
Elsevier
Subjects
Chemistry
Chemistry, Organic
Physical Sciences
Science & Technology
NUCLEOPHILIC-SUBSTITUTION
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Summary:2-Carboethoxy-3-diazo-3 H-indole is a substrate for rhodium(II)-catalysed alcohol O–H insertion reactions leading to 3-alkoxyindoles in good yield. The scope of the reaction is discussed.
ISSN:0040-4039
1873-3581
DOI:10.1016/S0040-4039(00)01143-6