title: Synthesis of 2-vinylic indoles and derivatives via a Pd-catalyzed tandem coupling reaction.
abstract: A novel one-step synthesis of valuable 2-vinylic indoles and their tricycle derivatives is described. This reaction, which utilizes a gem-dibromovinyl unit as a readily available starting material, occurs via an efficient Pd-catalyzed tandem Buchwald-Hartwig/Heck reaction.
authors.affiliation: Davenport Research Laboratories, Department of Chemistry, University of Toronto, 80 St. George Street, Toronto, Ontario M5S 3H6, Canada.
authors.forename: Aude
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Fayol
authors.forename: Yuan-Qing
authors.initials: YQ
authors.lastname: Fang
authors.forename: Mark
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Lautens