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The first ion-pair-catalysed Fischer indole synthesis is disclosed, powered by the superacidic Ph 3 C + B(C 6 F 5 ) 4 − system as the pre-catalyst. The method introduces a powerful tool for the synthesis of indole alkaloids with exceptional efficiency.
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