Synfacts 2011(9): 0990-0990  
DOI: 10.1055/s-0030-1260862
Metal-Catalyzed Asymmetric Synthesis and Stereoselective Reactions
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Pd-Catalyzed Indole Alkylation with γ,δ-Unsaturated β-Keto Phosphonates

Contributor(s): Hisashi Yamamoto, Kimberly Griffin
Y. K. Kang, B. K. Kwon, J. Y. Mang, D. Y. Kim*
Soonchunhyang University, Asan, Korea
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Publication Date:
19 August 2011 (online)

Significance

The Friedel-Crafts alkylation reaction is a powerful tool in organic synthesis. Herein, the authors report the Friedel-Crafts alkylation of indoles with γ,δ-unsaturated β-keto phosphonates catalyzed by palladium in high yields and selectivities.