Photocatalytic activation of indole alkanols for intramolecular cyclization toward furoindolines

New Journal of Chemistry 2026

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Authors: Lanxiang Liu, Yunfeng Tao, Yulin Song, Xiaojian Zhou, Guanben Du, Bei Zhou, Jun Lin
DOI: 10.1039/d5nj04764a
Cited by: 1
References: 55

Abstract

A cerium-induced photocatalytic ligand-to-metal charge transfer (LMCT) method for indole alkanols activation, enabling alkoxy radicals undergo intramolecular addition of the 2,3-CC bond of indole into furoindoline.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Radical Photochemical Reactions Catalytic C–H Functionalization Methods Sulfur-Based Synthesis Techniques

Publication details

Journal / source
New Journal of Chemistry
Publisher
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Volume
50
Issue
10
Pages
4264–4270
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN