Synthesis 1988; 1988(6): 480-481
DOI: 10.1055/s-1988-27615
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A New Synthesis of 3-Arylthioindoles

Joseph G. Atkinson* , Pierre Hamel, Yves Girard
  • *Merck Frosst Canada Inc., P.O. Box 1005, Pointe Claire-Dorval, Quebec H9R 4P8, Canada
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Publication Date:
20 August 2002 (online)

The reaction of the anions of indoles with diaryl disulfides in dimethylformamide at room temperature gives the 3-arylthioindoles in 59-91% yield.

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