Highly efficient synthesis of bis(indolyl)methanes in water

A simple, atom economy and highly efficient green protocol have been developed for synthesis of bis(indolyl)alkane by the reaction of indole derivatives with aldehydes and ketones in the presence of small amount of the heteropoly acids in water.

Graphical abstractA simple, atom economy and highly efficient green protocol have been developed for synthesis of bis(indolyl)alkane by the reaction of indole derivatives with aldehydes and ketones in the presence of small amount of the heteropoly acids in water. Figure optionsDownload full-size imageDownload as PowerPoint slide