One-pot electrochemical synthesis of fused indole derivatives containing active hydroxyl groups in aqueous medium.
An novel and convenient electrochemical approach was developed for the synthesis of indole derivatives from catechols and alpha-oxoheterocyclic ketene N,O-acetals. This method provides an environmentally benign access to fused indole derivatives containing active hydroxyls and carbonyl under mild reaction conditions.
Zeng
Cheng-Chu
CC
College of Life Science & Bioengineering, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing 100124, China. zengcc@bjut.edu.cn
Liu
Fu-Jian
FJ
Ping
Da-Wei
DW
Hu
Li-Ming
LM
Cai
Yuan-Li
YL
Zhong
Ru-Gang
RG
D004563:Electrochemistry; D006878:Hydroxides / Q000737:chemistry*; D007211:Indoles / Q000138:chemical synthesis* / Q000737:chemistry*; D010084:Oxidation-Reduction; D014867:Water / Q000737:chemistry*
D006878:Hydroxides; D007211:Indoles; D014867:Water; C030374:indole; C031356:hydroxide ion