Rapid synthesis of indole cis-enamides via hydroamidation of indolic alkynes

The synthesis of indolic cis-enamides using a ruthenium-mediated hydroamidation of indole alkynes with primary oxalamides or α-keto amides is reported. Using this method the total synthesis of igzamide and Z-coscinamides A and B has been achieved.

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