Stereoselective dearomative formal [3 + 2] cycloaddition of indole with allenols: access to structurally diverse cyclopenta[ b ]indoles

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Authors: Kavneet Kaur, PUJA SINGH, Rahul D. Thombare, Adithya K. P., Manoj V. Mane, Aslam C. Shaikh
DOI: 10.1039/d6sc03994d
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Abstract

Dearomative formal [3 + 2] cycloaddition of indoles with arylsulfonyl allenols is reported for the direct synthesis of densely functionalized cyclopenta[ b ]indoles with excellent diastereoselectivity.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Catalytic Alkyne Reactions Catalytic C–H Functionalization Methods Cyclopropane Reaction Mechanisms

Publication details

Journal / source
Chemical Science
Publisher
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Volume
17
Issue
33
Pages
15897–15905
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN