Cobalt-catalyzed C2α-acyloxylation of 2-substituted indoles with tert-butyl peresters
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An efficient cobalt-catalyzed C2α selective C(sp3)–H acyloxylation of 2-substituted indoles with tert-butyl peresters to synthesize diverse 2α-acyloxylated indole derivatives is described. This developed method exhibits mild conditions, low-cost catalyst, and high functional group compatibility. The effectiveness of this chemistry is illuminated by a late-stage modification of methylated indomethacin.