Preparation of spiro[indole-3,5′-isoxazoles] via Grignard conjugate addition/spirocyclization sequence
One-pot procedure combining conjugate addition of Grignard reagents to (2-nitroalkenyl)indoles and subsequent acid-assisted spirocyclization allowed for diastereoselective preparation of 4′H-spiro[indole-3,5′-isoxazoles].