The chemistry of indoles part 91 -: Preparations of melatonin and 1-hydroxymelatonin, and its novel nucleophilic dimerization to (±)-3a,3a′-bispyrrolo[2,3-b]indoles

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作者
Somei, M [1 ]
Oshikiri, N [1 ]
Hasegawa, M [1 ]
Yamada, F [1 ]
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[1] Kanazawa Univ, Fac Pharmaceut Sci, Kanazawa, Ishikawa 9200934, Japan
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10.3987/COM-99-8542
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O62 [有机化学];
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070303 ; 081704 ;
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A unique synthetic method for melatonin was established through biologically promising synthetic intermediates, 1-Hydroxymelatonin was prepared as crystals for the first time. It reacted with 85% formic acid to give (+/-)-3a,3a'-bispyrrolo[2,3-b]indole compound, whose structure was unequivocally determined by X-Ray crystallographic analysis.
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