Synthesis of 3‑Cyanoindole Derivatives Mediated
by Copper(I) Iodide Using Benzyl Cyanide
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Abstract
Copper-mediated
direct and regioselective C3-cyanation of indoles
using benzyl cyanide as the cyanide anion source is presented. A wide
range of indoles undergo cyanation smoothly by employing a reaction
system of copper(I) iodide under open-to-air vessels