Abstract
Herein we report the B(3,4,5-F3H2C6)3-catalysed C3-allylation of indoles using allylic esters. 25 examples of C3-allylated products are presented in up to 97% yield. The mechanism for the reaction was explored using detailed Density Functional Theory (DFT) studies.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 5039-5043 |
| Number of pages | 5 |
| Journal | Dalton Transactions |
| Volume | 52 |
| Issue number | 16 |
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| Publication status | Published - 11 Apr 2023 |
| Externally published | Yes |