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Indole esters as heterocyclic synthons. III . Preparation and reactions of furo[3,2‐ b ]indoles
Author(s) -
Unangst Paul C.,
Carethers Mary E.
Publication year - 1984
Publication title -
journal of heterocyclic chemistry
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.321
H-Index - 59
eISSN - 1943-5193
pISSN - 0022-152X
DOI - 10.1002/jhet.5570210316
Subject(s) - chemistry , synthon , indole test , ethyl bromoacetate , organic chemistry , stereochemistry
Abstract The preparation of furo[3,2‐ b ]indoles via Dieckmann cyclization is described. The precursor diesters were obtained from 3‐hydroxy‐1 H ‐indole‐2‐carboxylic acid esters and methyl or ethyl bromoacetate. Reactions of the furo[3,2‐ b ]indole enolic esters prepared are discussed.