Hegedus indole synthesis

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Hegedus indole synthesis
Named afterLouis S. Hegedus
Reaction type Ring forming reaction

The Hegedus indole synthesis is a name reaction in organic chemistry that allows for the generation of indoles through palladium(II)-mediated oxidative cyclization of ortho-alkenyl anilines. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] The reaction can still take place for tosyl-protected amines. [4]

Application

2-Allylaniline can be converted to 2-Methylindole using the Hegedus indole synthesis. [1]

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References

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