Chemoselective N-acylation of indoles using thioesters as acyl source.

ABSTRACT: The selective acylation of indoles often requires sensitive and reactive acyl chloride derivatives. Here, we report a mild, efficient, functional group tolerant, and highly chemoselective N-acylation of indoles using thioesters as a stable acyl source. A series of indoleamides have been obtained with moderate to good yields. In addition, heterocycles, such as carbazole, can also be used as nucleophiles in this reaction.

SUBMITTER: Du T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8767559 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature