Synthetic studies of decursivine derivatives: preparation of key indole alkaloids via α-hydroxyalkylation

Cascade Reaction to Selectively Synthesize Multifunctional Indole Derivatives by IrIII -Catalyzed C-H Activation

An effective and condition-controlled way to synthesize with high selectivity a variety of functionalized indoles with potent biological properties has been developed. Notably, 2,4-dialkynyl indole products were obtained by direct double C-H bond alkynylation, whereas alkynyl at the C4 position could convert to carbonyl to generate 2-alkynyl-3,4-diacetyl indoles fast and effectively. Additionally, a one-pot relay catalytic reaction led to 2,5-di-alkynyl-3,4-diacetyl indoles when using a carbonyl group as the directing group and by controlling the type and quantity of additives. A possible mechanism was proposed based on many studies including deuterium-exchange experiments, the necessary conditions of product conversion, and the effect of water on the reaction.

Mitsunobu-initiated cascade cyclization of p-quinamines and 2-furanylmethanols: highly regio- and diastereoselective synthesis of functionalized hydrobenzo[c,d]indoles

A Mitsunobu-initiated intermolecular cascade cyclization of p-quinamines and 2-furanylmethanol has been developed, giving hydrobenzo[c,d]indole derivatives in moderate to good yields with high regio- and diastereoselectivities.

Synthetic approaches to natural products containing 2,3-dihydrobenzofuran skeleton

This review describes the synthetic approaches to natural products containing the 2,3-dihydrobenzofuran (2,3-DHB) skeleton.