The reductive cyclization of sulfonylalkyl indoles obtained from 2-(o-nitroaryl)indoles, provides an efficient preparation of functionalized indolo[3,2-c]quinolines. This cascade process promoted by zinc powder in acetic acid at reflux, involves a sequential nitro group reduction, a vinylogous aza-Michael reaction, and a final aromatization.

A New Synthetic Approach to the Preparation of Indolo[3,2-c]quinolines From Sulfonylalkyl Indoles

Muhammad Ehtisham Ibraheem, Khan;Alessandro, Palmieri;Marino, Petrini
2026-01-01

Abstract

The reductive cyclization of sulfonylalkyl indoles obtained from 2-(o-nitroaryl)indoles, provides an efficient preparation of functionalized indolo[3,2-c]quinolines. This cascade process promoted by zinc powder in acetic acid at reflux, involves a sequential nitro group reduction, a vinylogous aza-Michael reaction, and a final aromatization.
2026
aza-Michael reaction; cascade processes; indoloquinolines; nitro reduction; sulfonyl indoles
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