A green and facile method for the alkylation of indole/substituted indole in water using a phase Transfer catalyst (Triethylbenzylammonium Chloride, TEBA) to synthesise bis‐indolyl methanes (BIMs) and Michael addition of indole to α,β‐unsaturated carbonyl compounds is reported. The substitution of indoles occurred exclusively at the 3‐position and products of N‐alkylation has not been observed. However, for 3‐substituted indoles, reactions were found to occur at the 2‐position. A comparative study between conventional heating and microwave irradiation has also been reported.
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