Facile Synthesis of Carbazoles via a Tandem Iodocyclization with 1,2-Alkyl Migration and Aromatization

Abstract

A strategy for the synthesis of iodocarbazoles through a tandem iodocyclization with migration and aromatization is presented. This sequential cascade process is concisely conducted at room temperature and in a short time. Moreover, the obtained halides can be further applied to palladium-catalyzed coupling reactions, which act as the important intermediates for building other valuable compounds.