Abstract
6H-Isoindolo[2,1-α]indol-6-one, a core structure for a number of biologically active compounds, was synthesized in four steps. The approach is metal-free and uses a Beckmann rearrangement followed by an intramolecular cyclization.
Published Online: 2010-12-01
Published in Print: 2010-12-01
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