Visible-light induced divergent dearomatization of indole derivatives: controlled access to cyclobutane-fused polycycles and 2-substituted indolines
Weihui Zhuang, Yuan‐Zheng Cheng, Xu‐Lun Huang, Qiufeng Huang, Xiǎo Zhang
Abstract
A visible-light-induced catalytic, divergent dearomative functionalization of indole derivatives is achieved, thereby leading to the formation of cyclobutane-fused polycycles and 2-substituted indolines in a controllable fashion.
Topics & Concepts
CyclobutaneChemistryIndole testCatalysisSurface modificationVisible spectrumPhotochemistryCombinatorial chemistryStereochemistryOrganic chemistryRing (chemistry)Physical chemistryPhysicsOptoelectronicsRadical Photochemical ReactionsCatalytic C–H Functionalization MethodsSulfur-Based Synthesis Techniques