Cu(OTf)2-Catalyzed Asymmetric Friedel–Crafts Alkylation Reaction of Indoles with Arylidene Malonates Using Bis(sulfonamide)-Diamine Ligands

Abstract

A highly efficient Cu-catalyzed asymmetric Friedel-Crafts alkylation reaction of indoles with arylidene malonates using simple, stable, and easily prepared bis-sulfonamide diamine ligands was developed. The desired products were obtained in up to 99% yield with 96% ee.