A Facile Synthesis of 2-Aroylindoles by the Oxidation of 2-Arylmethylindoles Using Sarett Reagent
Abstract:
Abstract A facile synthesis of 2-aroylindoles by the oxidation of 3-substituted 2-arylmethylindoles using Sarett reagent has been reported. The phenylthio group at 3-position has been cleaved by Raney nickel.