Synlett 2025; 36(18): 3089-3094
DOI: 10.1055/a-2626-0265
Letter

A Straightforward Access to Specific Bisindole Systems Related to Fascaplysin Alkaloids

Authors

  • Liang Chen

    1   State Key Laboratory of Discovery and Utilization of Functional Components in Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, China (Ringgold ID: RIN74628)
  • Zizhen Wang

    1   State Key Laboratory of Discovery and Utilization of Functional Components in Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, China (Ringgold ID: RIN74628)
  • Yan Li

    1   State Key Laboratory of Discovery and Utilization of Functional Components in Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, China (Ringgold ID: RIN74628)
    2   Natural Products Research Center of Guizhou Province, Guiyang, China (Ringgold ID: RIN602519)
  • Sheng Liu

    1   State Key Laboratory of Discovery and Utilization of Functional Components in Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, China (Ringgold ID: RIN74628)
    2   Natural Products Research Center of Guizhou Province, Guiyang, China (Ringgold ID: RIN602519)

Supported by: Natural Science Foundation of Guizhou Province QKH-ZC[2023]YB209 and QKH-ZC[2022]YB192.
Funding Information The work was financially supported by QKH-ZC[2023]YB209 and QKH-ZC[2022]YB192.


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Abstract

This study presents a a straightforward synthetic approach to the specific pentacyclic bisindole structures related to fascaplysin alkaloids. The key transformation is an acid-promoted cascade involving a C–N bond formation/Mannich-type cyclization/dehydrogenation sequence. Nineteen novel bisindole derivatives bearing a wide range of functional groups were prepared by this method.

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Publication History

Received: 01 May 2025

Accepted after revision: 02 June 2025

Accepted Manuscript online:
02 June 2025

Article published online:
30 July 2025

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