Regioselective N-allylation and N-cinnamylation of indoles using CuI-exchanged hierarchical nanoporous material

• Prepared a new and novel catalyst MMZCuIY and achieved a regioselective N-allylation and N-cinnamylation.
• No external stabilizing ligand was required for Cu(I).
• Catalyst was reused for two times and which afforded the same yield.
• Catalyst was characterized by the instrumental methods like SEM, TEM, XRD, EDAX.
• Products are well characterized by NMR and MS.

Regioselective N-allylation and N-cinnamylation of indoles are achieved using a novel catalyst of CuI-exchanged hierarchically architectured nanoporous material (MMZCuIY). The catalyst was characterized by electron microscopy and X-ray methods. Other advantages like functional tolerance, easy separation and reusability of the catalyst are also highlighted.

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