Synlett 2025; 36(03): 246-249
DOI: 10.1055/a-2328-3091
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Post-Ugi Acid-Catalyzed Fragmentation and Trapping: An Unprecedented Approach towards Novel Bis(indolyl)acetamides

Authors

  • Rinkal B. Bhoraniya

    a   Laboratory of Organic Chemistry, Tarsadia Institute of Chemical Science, Uka Tarsadia University, Maliba Campus, Gopal Vidyanagar, Bardoli-Mahuva Road, Tarsadi 394650, Surat, Gujarat, India
  • Shiv R. Desai

    a   Laboratory of Organic Chemistry, Tarsadia Institute of Chemical Science, Uka Tarsadia University, Maliba Campus, Gopal Vidyanagar, Bardoli-Mahuva Road, Tarsadi 394650, Surat, Gujarat, India
  • Mahesh Koladiya

    a   Laboratory of Organic Chemistry, Tarsadia Institute of Chemical Science, Uka Tarsadia University, Maliba Campus, Gopal Vidyanagar, Bardoli-Mahuva Road, Tarsadi 394650, Surat, Gujarat, India
    b   Aether Industries Limited, Plot No. B-21/7, SUSML, Road No. 3, Hojiwala, Industrial Estate, Vanz Gaon, Sachin 394230, Surat, Gujarat, India
  • Vidhi V. Bhopekar

    a   Laboratory of Organic Chemistry, Tarsadia Institute of Chemical Science, Uka Tarsadia University, Maliba Campus, Gopal Vidyanagar, Bardoli-Mahuva Road, Tarsadi 394650, Surat, Gujarat, India
  • Swati H. Patel

    a   Laboratory of Organic Chemistry, Tarsadia Institute of Chemical Science, Uka Tarsadia University, Maliba Campus, Gopal Vidyanagar, Bardoli-Mahuva Road, Tarsadi 394650, Surat, Gujarat, India
  • Sachin G. Modha

    a   Laboratory of Organic Chemistry, Tarsadia Institute of Chemical Science, Uka Tarsadia University, Maliba Campus, Gopal Vidyanagar, Bardoli-Mahuva Road, Tarsadi 394650, Surat, Gujarat, India

R.B.B. and S.R.D. are grateful to the Government of Gujarat for financial support under a SHODH fellowship (File Nos. KCG/SHODH/2023-24/202201733 and KCG/SHODH/2023-24/2022017310).


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This article is dedicated to Professor Anamik K. Shah on the occasion of his 70th birthday.

Abstract

An unprecedented post-Ugi Brønsted acid catalyzed fragmentation followed by in situ trapping of the alkylideneindolenine intermediate by indole nucleophiles was developed to furnish novel bis(indolyl)acetamides. The amide fragment formed during this acid-catalyzed fragmentation of the Ugi adduct was also isolated and characterized. The carboxylic acid and amine components of the Ugi reaction were carefully chosen to permit a simple water wash for the removal of the amide fragment to obtain the desired bis(indolyl)acetamides in a pure form.

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Eingereicht: 18. April 2024

Angenommen nach Revision: 15. Mai 2024

Accepted Manuscript online:
15. Mai 2024

Artikel online veröffentlicht:
28. Mai 2024

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