Journal of Heterocyclic Chemistry · 1977 · 13 citations · 2 references
Natural SciencesChemistryNatural Product BiosynthesisHeterocyclic ChemistryOrganic Synthesis
Abstract A general method is described for the synthesis of 2‐amino‐3‐carbethoxy‐l‐hydroxyindoles by the reductive cyclization of 2‐nitrophenylcyanoacetates using zinc and acetic acid at temperatures of 15–28°.
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