Abstract

1-(Triisopropylsilyl)indole can be directly lithiated at 3-position with tert-BuLi-TMEDA in hexane at 0°C for 3 h. The generated lithio species is reacted with a variety of electrophiles to give 3-substituted 1-(triisopropylsilyl)indoles in good yields.

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