2-(2-bromophenyl)-3-methyl-2H-azirine → 4-Bromo-2-methyl-1H-indole

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The solution of 2-(2-bromophenyl)-3-methyl-2H-azirine (758 mg, 3.61 mmol) in xylene (20 mL) was stirred at 160° C. for 7 d. The reaction mixture was concentrated in vacuo. The residue was purified by SiO2 chromatography eluting with petroleum ether/EtOAc (10:1) to afford 4-bromo-2-methyl-1H-indole as yellow oil (572 mg, 75.5%). MS (ESI): m/z=210.1 [M+1]+.

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