R. Underwood, K. Prasad, O. Repič
1992
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Synthetic Communications
Abstract
Abstract Syntheses of 3-methylindoles 2 and 5 are described starting from chloroacetone and the corresponding monoalkylated anilines utilizing a modified alkylation-cyclization sequence. Compound 5 was converted in high yield into a very useful oxindole 7 in two steps.