Synthesis of 2-nitroindoles via the Sundberg indole synthesis

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Pelkey, ET [1 ]
Gribble, GW [1 ]
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[1] DARTMOUTH COLL,DEPT CHEM,HANOVER,NH 03755
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10.1016/S0040-4039(97)01272-0
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O62 [有机化学];
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070303 ; 081704 ;
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A three-step sequence has been developed for converting o-nitrobenzaldehydes into 2-nitroindoles. The key step involves the thermolysis of 2-(o-azidophenyl)nitroethylene (10) in xylenes which gives 2-nitroindole (4) in 54% yield, akin to the classic Sundberg indole synthesis. This procedure has also been utilized to synthesize 5,6-dimethoxy-2-nitroindole (14). (C) 1997 Elsevier Science Ltd.
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