Indium triflate-catalyzed coupling of indoles with acyl phosphonates: synthesis of bis(indolyl)methane phosphonates

The coupling reaction of N-methylindole with alkyl and aryl phosphonate is described. The reaction works in the presence of 10 mol % of indium triflate and furnished bis(indolyl)methane phosphonates in good yield and high selectivity.

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