A strategy based on Pd-mediated ring closure of 1,2-disubstituted indoles containing an unactivated olefin leading to indole-1,2-fused 8- and 9-membered rings has been developed for the identification of new and potential scaffolds for apoptosis. A large number of fused indole derivatives containing an endocyclic double bond were synthesized using this robust methodology. A representative compo...

We describe the syntheses and crystal structures of two indole derivatives, namely a second monoclinic polymorph of ethyl 5-chloro-1H-indole-2-carboxyl-ate C11H10ClNO2, (I), and ethyl 5-chloro-3-iodo-1H-indole-2-carboxyl-ate, C11H9ClINO2, (II). In their crystal structures, both compounds form inversion dimers linked by pairs of N-H⋯O hydrogen bonds, which generate R 2 (2)(10) loops. The dimers ...

An efficient and practical method for the synthesis of indolyl-nitroalkane derivatives catalyzed by N-bromosuccinimide is described. The generality of this method was demonstrated by synthesizing an array of diverse 3-substituted indole derivatives by the reaction of different beta-nitrostyrenes with various substituted indoles. Simple reaction conditions accompanied by good yields of indolyl-n...

The synthesis of 3a-substituted hexahydropyrrolo[2,3-b]indole derivatives via nucleophilic substitution at the C3a position is reported. Nitrogen-, oxygen-, sulfur-, fluoro- and carbon-based nucleophiles have been employed, using both conventional organic solvents and ionic liquids. The C3a-substituted derivatives were obtained in good to excellent yields.

A new efficient method for the direct amidation of d-lysergic acid was used to prepare a variety of lysergamides. A pharmacological evaluation of these compounds, their diand tetrahydro derivatives, and derivatives bearing substituents in the indole portion of the molecule showed that, in general, only 9,lOdihydrolysergamides of primary amines possess activity comparable to the potent emetic ac...

Given the importance of heterocycle indole derivatives, much effort has been directed toward the development of methods for functionalization of the indole nucleus at N1 and C3 sites. Moreover, the platinum-catalyzed allyation of nucleophiles was an established and efficient way, which has been applied to medicinal and organic chemistry. In our research, the platinum-catalyzed 2,3-disubstitued ...

A bacterial flavin-containing monooxygenase (FMO), fused to phosphite dehydrogenase, has been used to explore its biocatalytic potential. The bifunctional biocatalyst could be expressed in high amounts in Escherichia coli and was able to oxidize indole and indole derivatives into a variety of indigo compounds. The monooxygenase also performs the sulfoxidation of a wide range of prochiral sulfid...

A highly enantioselective method for the catalytic cis-stilbene oxide opening reaction with indole derivatives was developed. The scope of the reaction was studied with a selection of aromatic meso-epoxides and various indoles, and the desired 2-(indol-3-yl)ethanol derivatives were obtained in good to excellent yields with excellent enantioselectivities (from 96 to >99% ee).

A metal-free synthesis of bifunctionalized indole derivatives was developed through a novel TBHP/TBAI-mediated oxidative coupling of C2,C3-unsubstituted indoles with arylsulfonyl hydrazide. Under the same conditions C3-methyl substituted indoles underwent a diazotization process, affording 2-sulfonyldiazenyl-1H-indoles. The former reaction simultaneously established C-S and C-N bonds through se...