Synthesis of Naphth[3,2,1‐cd]indole by Heck Cyclization of 2‐Methoxycarbonyl‐3‐benzoylindoles.

Abstract

Fused pyrrole derivativesFused pyrrole derivatives R 0160 Synthesis of Naphth[3,2,1-cd]indole by Heck Cyclization of 2-Methoxycarbonyl-3-benzoylindoles. -A second approach to the desired compound (VII) is also presented. It is noteworthy that the attempt to cyclize (VI) under radical reaction conditions fails. -(MIKI*, Y.; SHIROKOSHI, H.; ASAI, M.; AOKI, Y.; MATSUKIDA, H.; Heterocycles 60 (2003) 9, 2095-2101; Fac. Pharm. Sci.,