Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
5274406 Tetrahedron Letters 2008 4 Pages PDF
Abstract

An efficient and simple method for the synthesis of 3-indolyl-substituted phthalides via Friedel-Crafts reaction of indoles with 2-formylbenzoic acids in pure water has been developed. The reaction affords a wide range of 3-indolyl-substituted phthalides in good to excellent yields.

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