Utilization of methanol and ethanol for 3,3′-bis(indolyl)methane synthesis through activation of peroxymonosulfate over a copper catalyst
Arpita Devi, Mrinmoy Manash Bharali, Subir Biswas, Tonmoy J. Bora, Jayanta K. Nath, Seonghwan Lee, Young-Bin Park, Lakshi Saikia, Manash J. Baruah, Kusum K. Bania
Abstract
Copper oxide–peroxymonosulfate is reported as a green catalyst for 3,3′-bis(indolyl)methane synthesis without the use of volatile acetaldehyde or formaldehyde.
Topics & Concepts
AcetaldehydeFormaldehydeCatalysisChemistryMethanolMethaneCopperEthanolInorganic chemistryOrganic chemistryOxideCopper oxideNuclear chemistryChemical Synthesis and ReactionsSynthesis of Indole DerivativesOxidative Organic Chemistry Reactions