Three‐Component Synthesis of Spiro[indoline‐3,4′‐pyrazolo[3,4‐b]pyridines] under Microwave Irradiation

A domino three‐component strategy with high efficiency for the synthesis of spiroindoline‐3,4′‐pyrazolo3,4‐b ]pyridines] from easily available isatins, pyrazol‐5‐amines and β‐ketonitriles under microwave heating. During reaction process, HOAc plays dual roles as reaction media as well as a Brønsted acid‐promoter. Flexible structural modification, broad functional group compatibility and mild reaction conditions make this strategy a useful and attractive process of library generation for drug discovery.