Synthesis, structure, and biological activity of [2.2]paracyclophanes. 6. Synthesis of 2-([2.2]paracyclophan-4-yl)(benzo[g])indoles

Cyclocondensation of 2-([2.2]paracyclophan-4-yl)-2-oxoethyltriethylammonium bromide with aniline and α-naphthylamine gives 2-(paracyclophan-4-yl)indoles and benzo[g]indole respectively. ©1998 Plenum Publishing Corporation.