Synthesis · 1988 · 52 citations · 0 references
Natural SciencesChemistryMedicinal ChemistryOrganic ChemistryHeterocycle SynthesisHeterocyclic ChemistryOrganic SynthesisIndole ChemistryIndole DerivativesIndole SynthesisRoom-temperature Synthesis
The reaction of the anions of indoles with diaryl disulfides in dimethylformamide at room temperature gives the 3-arylthioindoles in 59-91% yield.