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A directing group-free approach for C2-selective carbenoid functionalization of NH-indoles is presented. Using [RuCl(2)(p-cymene)](2) as catalyst and alpha-aryldiazoesters as carbenoid source, 2-alkylated indoles were obtained in up to 96% isolated yield. Similarly, a regioselective carbenoid functionalization of NH-pyrroles was also achieved.
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