Nenitzescu indole synthesis
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The Nenitzescu indole synthesis is a chemical reaction
that forms 5-hydroxyindole
derivatives from benzoquinone and β-aminocrotonic esters.
Chemical reaction
A chemical reaction is a process that leads to the transformation of one set of chemical substances to another. Chemical reactions can be either spontaneous, requiring no input of energy, or non-spontaneous, typically following the input of some type of energy, such as heat, light or electricity...
that forms 5-hydroxyindole
Indole
Indole is an aromatic heterocyclic organic compound. It has a bicyclic structure, consisting of a six-membered benzene ring fused to a five-membered nitrogen-containing pyrrole ring. Indole is a popular component of fragrances and the precursor to many pharmaceuticals. Compounds that contain an...
derivatives from benzoquinone and β-aminocrotonic esters.