Abstract
Homo- and cross-[4+2] cycloadditions of 2-alkenylindoles, catalyzed by cationic halogen-bond donors, were developed. Under mild reaction conditions, 3-indolyl-substituted tetrahydrocarbazole derivatives were obtained in good to excellent yields. Experimental and quantum calculation studies revealed that the electrophilic activation of 2-alkenylindoles was achieved by C−I⋅⋅⋅π halogen bonds.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 10220-10224 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Angewandte Chemie - International Edition |
Volume | 58 |
Issue number | 30 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2019 Jul 22 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- cycloaddition
- density-functional calculations
- halogen bonding
- heterocycles
- noncovalent bonds
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Catalysis
- Chemistry(all)