ChemInform Abstract: A Practical Regioselective Synthesis of Alkylthio‐ or Arylthioindoles Without the Use of Smelly Compounds such as Thiols. Issue 33 (25th July 2013) - Hamashima, Toshihiko
Abstract A series of 3‐alkylthio‐ and 3‐arylthioindoles is prepared by treatment of indoles with sulfoxides and TFAA followed by dealkylation of resulting sulfonium perchlorates in refluxing dipropylamine.