2,7-Functionalized Indoles as Receptors for Anions

Gareth Bates, Triyanti, Mark E. Light, Markus Albrecht, Philip A. Gale

The Journal of Organic Chemistry · 2007 · 97 citations · 3 references

Abstract

A series of 2,7-functionalized indoles have been synthesized with appended amide and/or urea or thiourea groups. Anion complexation studies show a marked difference in the mode of interaction of carboxylates with indole-ureas vs indole-amides.

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