Efficient synthesis of bis(indolyl)methanes by the alkylation of indoles with alcohols using heterogeneous CuFe2O4 catalyst

Tuan Ha Minh, Yen Bui Hoang, Khanh Nguyen Ngoc, Thuan Ngo Thi, Hung Tran Quang, Hoan Vu Xuan, Tuan Dang Thanh

Abstract


Bis(3-indolyl)methanes (BIM) are highly valuable and appear in the core structure of many natural products and pharmacologically active compounds (anticancer, anti-inflammatory, antiobesity, antimetastatic, antimicrobial, etc.). Herein, we have disclosed an air stable and highly efficient CuFe2O4 heterogeneous catalyst for alkylation of indoles with alcohols to give bis(3-indolyl)methanes in very good yields. The CuFe2O4 catalyst has been found to be magnetically recycled at least five times without losing significant catalytic activity.

Keywords


CuFe2O4 catalyst; Sustainable process; Alkylation; Bifunctional catalysis; Indole functionalization Bis(3-indolyl)methane synthesis;

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