Abstract

A convenient and greener synthesis of bis(indolyl)methanes in surfactant medium under microwave irradiation

Author(s):Bis(indolyl)methanes, Surfactantmedium;AOT (sodiumbis -2-ethylhexyl sulphosuccinate), Microwave irradiation, Knoevenagel condensation, Michael addition.

An efficient, versatile and environmental friendly being one-pot approach for the synthesis of highly substituted bis(indolyl)methane (BIMs) derivatives has been described under microwave irradiation in surfactant medium.Without application of additional reagent or catalyst makes this methodology green, simple and user friendly.