Tianjiao Huang, Chenxia Yu, Tuanjie Li*, Kai Zhang* and Changsheng Yao*,
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Abstract
Tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indol-6-one is a significant motif that is widely present in natural bioactive alkaloids. Herein, a facile and efficient access to the tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indol-6-one skeleton via NHC (N-heterocyclic carbene)-catalyzed radical relay dearomatization of indoles has been developed. This protocol exhibits metal-free, mild reaction conditions, a broad substrate scope, high efficiency, and excellent diastereoselectivity (30 examples, up to 89% yield and >20:1 dr).
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