Synthesis 2007(17): 2690-2698  
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-983818
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Synthesis of 3-(Arylthio)indoles and Related Compounds by Reactions of Metalated Aromatics or Heterocycles with Protected 3,3′-Dithiobisindoles

Hamid Shirani, Tomasz Janosik*
Unit for Organic Chemistry, Department of Biosciences and Nutrition, Karolinska Institute, Novum Research Park, 141 57 Huddinge, Sweden
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Received 2 April 2007
Publication Date:
30 July 2007 (online)

Abstract

An efficient and practical strategy for the synthesis of new 3-(arylthio)indoles and related compounds has been developed, involving cleavage of readily available protected 3,3′-dithiobisindoles with metalated aromatics or heterocycles.