A simple and efficient method is described for the oxidation of 7-azaindoles and indoles to 7-azaisatins and isatins using pyridinium chlorochromate–silica gel (PCC-SiO2) with the aid of Lewis acid catalyst aluminium chloride (AlCl3) in dichloroethane. Simplicity of the reaction conditions, easy workup procedure, and good yields are the key features of this protocol.
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