In this Note, we describe superacid-promoted cyclodehydrations leading to functionalized indenes. The product indenes are synthesized having N-heterocyclic substituents, including pyridyl, imidazolyl, pyrimdyl, and other groups. A mechanism is proposed involving dicationic, superelectrophilic intermediates. The protonated N-heterocyclic rings are shown to dramatically lower the LUMO energy level of the carboxonium electrophile (compared to that of a similar uncharged system).
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