Indoles from 2-methylnitrobenzenes by condensation with formamide acetals followed by reduction: 4-benzyloxyindole
CAS index name: 1H-Indole, 4-(phenylmethoxy)-
Organic SynthesesReduction
A checked procedure from Organic Syntheses, the journal whose preparations are repeated in a second laboratory before publication. The full experimental, with amounts, hazards and characterisation data, is on orgsyn.org.
Reagents
| Compound | Role | Equiv | MW (g/mol) | ρ (g/mL) | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Benzyloxyindole20289-26-3 · C15H13NO | product | — | 223.28 | — | Warning |
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