Process for the preparation of indigo compound

Indigo compounds are prepared by reacting indole compounds unsubstituted in the 2- and 3-positions, with organic hydroperoxides. The reaction may be carried out in aqueous or organic solution, preferably in the presence of a catalyst capable of oxidizing the indole 3-carbon atom, compounds of metals...

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Main Authors HARA, ISAO, TAKAKI, USAJI, AOKI, SHINOBU, YAMAMOTO, YOSHIHIRO, SUZUKI, HIROHARU
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LanguageEnglish
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Published 30.08.1989
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Summary:Indigo compounds are prepared by reacting indole compounds unsubstituted in the 2- and 3-positions, with organic hydroperoxides. The reaction may be carried out in aqueous or organic solution, preferably in the presence of a catalyst capable of oxidizing the indole 3-carbon atom, compounds of metals of group 4A, 5A and 6A of the Periodic Table.
Bibliography:Application Number: EP19890301658