Synthesis 2008(5): 788-794  
DOI: 10.1055/s-2008-1032170
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One-Pot Synthesis of Pyrrolylamides and Pyrrolylimides by Tin- and Indium-Mediated Reductive Acylation of 2- and 3-Nitropyrroles

Liangfeng Fu, Gordon W. Gribble*
Department of Chemistry, Dartmouth College, Hanover, NH 03755, USA
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Publication History

Received 14 September 2007
Publication Date:
18 February 2008 (online)

Abstract

A one-pot synthesis of pyrrolylamides and pyrrolylimides from nitropyrroles via reductive acylation under mild conditions in moderate to excellent yields is described.