Synlett 2013; 24(9): 1025-1031
DOI: 10.1055/s-0032-1318501
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How to ‘Cope’ with the Prenylation of the Indole C4 Position

Authors

  • Darius D. Schwarzer

    Department of Chemistry, Institute of Organic Chemistry, Leibniz University of Hannover, Schneiderberg 1, 30167 Hannover, Germany   Fax: +43(511)7623011   Email: tanja.gaich@oci.uni-hannover.de
  • Philipp J. Gritsch

    Department of Chemistry, Institute of Organic Chemistry, Leibniz University of Hannover, Schneiderberg 1, 30167 Hannover, Germany   Fax: +43(511)7623011   Email: tanja.gaich@oci.uni-hannover.de
  • Tanja Gaich*

    Department of Chemistry, Institute of Organic Chemistry, Leibniz University of Hannover, Schneiderberg 1, 30167 Hannover, Germany   Fax: +43(511)7623011   Email: tanja.gaich@oci.uni-hannover.de
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Publication History

Received: 16 January 2013

Accepted after revision: 07 March 2013

Publication Date:
11 April 2013 (online)


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Abstract

Evidence supporting an enzyme-catalyzed [3,3]-sigmatropic rearrangement of the dimethallylltryptophan synthase is highlighted. A bioinspired system is discussed, by which the chemical feasibility of Cope rearrangement to the 4-position of the indole nucleus was accomplished. Furthermore, synthesis of the tricyclic benzo[cd]indole core of welwitindolinones and dragmacidine E is presented.