Synthesis 1987; 1987(9): 846-848
DOI: 10.1055/s-1987-28100
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Synthesis of N-Substituted 5-Hydroxyindoles

Masataka Yokoyama* , Satoshi Watanabe, Hidekatsu Hatanaka
  • *Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Chiba University, Yayoi-cho, Chiba City 260, Japan
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Publication Date:
12 September 2002 (online)

α-Methylthio-β-cyanoenamines are found to be useful starting compounds for the synthesis of N-substituted 5-hydroxyindoles. In connection with the preparation of the starting compounds, a novel decarboxyamidation is presented.

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