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A Synthesis of Pyrazino[1,2-A]Indoles Via One-Pot Cascade Ugi Condensation and N-Annulation Under Mild Conditions Publisher



Peirow R1 ; Adib M1 ; Mahdavi M2
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  1. 1. School of Chemistry, College of Science, University of Tehran, PO Box 14155-6455, Tehran, Iran
  2. 2. Endocrinology and Metabolism Research Center, Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinical Sciences Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran

Source: Tetrahedron Letters Published:2021


Abstract

A novel, one-pot, mild and operationally simple synthetic approach for the synthesis of pyrazino[1,2-a]indole derivatives is reported. The reaction proceeds via a 4-component Ugi condensation followed by N-annulation of the intermediate to afford the titled product under metal and acid-free conditions in methanol. The procedure consists of one-step tandem condensation and cyclization of Indole-2-carboxylic acid with isocyanides, phenacylamine hydrochloride and a variety of aromatic aldehydes. This method provides simple access to a wide range of pyrazino[1,2-a]indole derivatives in good to excellent yields under ambient temperature. © 2021