A novel direct C4
benzylation of indoles utilizing 2-benzyloxyindoles
has been developed to access 4-benzyl-2-oxindoles. This strategy involves
the in situ formation of isotoluene intermediates via benzyl Claisen
rearrangements, which undergoes Cope rearrangement and aromatization.
The method provides the desired products in moderate to high yields
and shows good functional group tolerance.
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