| Literature DB >> 25044815 |
M Todd Hovey1, Christopher T Check, Alexandra F Sipher, Karl A Scheidt.
Abstract
A convergent and efficient transition-metal-free catalytic synthesis of 2-aryl-indoles has been developed. The interception of a highly reactive and transient aza-ortho-quinone methide by an acyl anion equivalent generated through N-hetereocyclic carbene catalysis is central to this successful strategy. High yields and a wide scope as well as the streamlined synthesis of a kinase inhibitor are reported.Entities:
Keywords: asymmetric synthesis; carbenes; cooperative effects
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Year: 2014 PMID: 25044815 PMCID: PMC4164393 DOI: 10.1002/anie.201405035
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Angew Chem Int Ed Engl ISSN: 1433-7851 Impact factor: 15.336