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To develop a mild, metal-free method for the regioselective reduction of 3-alkylidene oxindoles.

February 25, 2026RSC Advances1 citationsOpen Access

Thiophenol-mediated metal-free chemoselective conjugate reduction strategy for 3-alkylidene oxindoles

BPBaliram R. PatilNational Chemical Laboratory CNChandrakant B. NichindeNational Chemical Laboratory AGAmardipsing S. GiraseNational Chemical Laboratory

Key Points

To develop a mild, metal-free method for the regioselective reduction of 3-alkylidene oxindoles.
Utilized thiophenol as a mediator for reduction
Employed a thiol–ene-type Michael addition pathway
Focused on regioselectivity in product formation
Achieved successful reduction of 3-alkylidene oxindoles
Demonstrated chemoselectivity in the reaction
Reactions were conducted under mild conditions without metal catalysts

Abstract

Mild and metal-free thiophenol-mediated protocol for the regioselective reduction of 3-alkylidene oxindoles via a thiol–ene-type Michael addition pathway.

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