Y. Miki*, Yasuhiko Tsuzaki, H. Hibino
Oct 1, 2004
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Abstract
1-Benzylindole-2,3-dicarboxylic anhydride (1) was reacted with 2,4,6-trimethoxypyridine in the presence of titanium(IV) chloride to give 3-(2,4,6-trimethoxynicotinoyl)indole-2-carboxylic acid (2) as the sole product in high yield, which could be converted to olivacine.