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Synthesis of pyrrolo[1,2-a]quinoxalines via an electrochemical C(sp3)–H functionalization

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Photocatalytic Cascade Alkylation/Cyclization of N‐Arylacrylamides with Simple Alkanes: A Convenient Approach to Quaternary C3 Alkylated Oxindoles

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Synthesis of 4-Hydroxyindolin-2-ones via Phosphoric Acid-Mediated Annulation of β-Nitrostyrenes with 1,3-Cyclohexanedione

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