Synlett 1993; 1993(4): 281-282
DOI: 10.1055/s-1993-22432
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A New Synthesis of Indoles Involving a Tandem Sigmatropic Rearrangement/Michael Addition Sequence

Matthew Gray* , Philip J. Parsons, Adrian P. Neary
  • *Department of Chemistry, University of Reading, Whiteknights, P.O. Box 224, Reading, Berkshire RG6 2AD, England
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Publication Date:
19 March 2002 (online)

A general route to substituted indoles (3) starting from 2-amido-phenyl ketones and aldehydes (1), utilising a tandem 2,3-sigmatropic rearrangement/Michael addition sequence is reported.