Indole → 3-Bromo-1h-indole

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Reaction Steps

In step 3 indole compound k undergoes bromination by treatment with N-bromosuccinimide or other bromime source (not shown) to yield 3-bromo indole compound l. Bromoindole l is then subject to oxidation in step 4 to provide dihydroindolone compound m. Compound m is a compound of formula I in accordance with the invention.

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