Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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5274406 | Tetrahedron Letters | 2008 | 4 Pages |
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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Authors
Hua Lin, Xing-Wen Sun,