Synthesis of indolylalkylphosphonates and 3-(1-diphenylphosphinoalkyl) indoles by reaction of 3-(1-arylsulfonylalkyl) indoles with phosphorus derivatives

Dialkyl phosphites as well as diphenylphosphine react with 3-(1-arylsulfonylalkyl) indoles under basic conditions leading to a formal substitution of the arylsulfonyl group through a reactive 3-alkylidene indole intermediate.

Dialkyl phosphites as well as diphenylphosphine react with 3-(1-arylsulfonylalkyl) indoles under basic conditions leading to a formal substitution of the arylsulfonyl group through a reactive 3-alkyliden indole intermediate.