Indole esters as heterocyclic synthons. III. Preparation and reactions of furo[3,2-b]indoles |
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| Authors: | Paul C. Unangst Mary E. Carethers |
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| Affiliation: | Department of Chemistry, Warner-Lambert/Parke-Davis Pharmaceutical Research, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48105 |
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| Abstract: | The preparation of furo[3,2-b]indoles via Dieckmann cyclization is described. The precursor diesters were obtained from 3-hydroxy-1H-indole-2-carboxylic acid esters and methyl or ethyl bromoacetate. Reactions of the furo[3,2-b]indole enolic esters prepared are discussed. |
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