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[4+2] Cycloaddition Reactions of Indole Derivatives

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A review with 141 references on [4+2] cycloaddition reactions involving the indole nucleus.

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Kester, R.F., Berthel, S.J., Firooznia, F. (2010). [4+2] Cycloaddition Reactions of Indole Derivatives. In: Gribble, G. (eds) Heterocyclic Scaffolds II:. Topics in Heterocyclic Chemistry, vol 26. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/7081_2010_55

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