Synthesis 1992; 1992(7): 648-650
DOI: 10.1055/s-1992-26188
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Synthesis of 2-Alkylindoles via Sulfones

E. V. Sadanandan* , P. C. Srinivasan
  • *Department of Organic Chemistry, University of Madras, Guindy Campus, Madras- 600 025, India
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17 September 2002 (online)

Elaboration of carbanions generated from 1-phenylsulfonyl-2-(phenylsulfonylmethyl)indole derivatives followed by removal of the C-phenylsulfonyl group by Raney nickel affords 2-alkylindoles.