THE REACTION PRODUCTS OF INDOLS WITH DIAZOESTERS

Abstract

In conformity with findings of previous work on indols and in contradistinction to more recent work on pyrrols, the action of diazoesters on indol leads to 3-substituted as well as a small amount of 1:3-disubstituted derivatives. The formation of 2-substituted derivatives could not be demonstrated. The reaction discussed is a convenient one for the synthesis of a wide diversity of indol compounds.