Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
5224403 Tetrahedron 2009 7 Pages PDF
Abstract

An inherently regiospecific synthesis of isatins (1H-indole-2,3-diones) starting from 1-halo-2-nitrobenzenes is described. The isatins are formed by an intramolecular palladium-catalyzed annulation of 2-(2-haloethynyl)-1-nitrobenzenes via the formation of 2-haloisatogens.

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