文摘
An atom-economic Pd(OAc)2-catalyzed tandem cyclization of alkynones to synthesize pentaleno[2,1-b]indoles was developed efficiently. In the formed tetracyclic indole framework, two neighboring stereocenters, one being all-carbon quaternary, are being constructed in a single process with excellent diastereoselectivity. This reaction was initiated by aminopalladation of alkynes and quenched by addition to the intramolecular carbonyl groups.