Highly enantioselective synthesis of tetrahydro-beta-carbolines and tetrahydro-gamma-carbolines via Pd-catalyzed intramolecular allylic alkylation. 2006
A novel Pd-catalyzed intramolecular allylic alkylation of indoles allows THBCs and THGCs to be effectively synthesized in high yields and excellent enantiomeric excesses (ee up to 97%).