NaI-mediated divergent synthesis of isatins and isoindigoes: a new protocol enabled by an oxidation relay strategy†
Abstract
A new approach for the synthesis of isatins and isoindigoes by an inexpensive and environmentally friendly NaI-mediated transformation is disclosed. The selectivity could be switched by simply varying the solvent, and isatins (using THF) and isoindigoes (using DMSO) could be obtained in moderate to excellent yields.
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