title: Tandem indole C-H alkenylation/arylation for tetra-substituted alkene synthesis.
abstract: Alkynyl indoles undergo a novel sequence of Pd-catalysed indole C-H activation/alkyne carbopalladation/arylation, with diaryliodonium salts providing the aryl components. An array of functionalised indole alkenes have been prepared in good to excellent yield, with the reaction being selective for the Z-alkene.
authors.affiliation: School of Chemistry, University of Edinburgh, King's Buildings, West Mains Rd, Edinburgh, EH9 3JJ, UK.
authors.forename: Laura Lopez
authors.initials: LL
authors.lastname: Suarez
authors.forename: Michael F
authors.initials: MF
authors.lastname: Greaney