A domino electro-oxidative synthesis of 3,3'-bis(indolyl)methane nanoparticles

An effective route for electro-oxidative synthesis of 3,3'-bis(indolyl)methane nanoparticles has been described via a domino multi-component reaction between various alcohols and indole derivatives in an undivided cell under constant potential conditions in CH3CN at room temperature. The mechanistic aspect of this electro-oxidative condensation has also been studied by UV-Vis spectra and cyclic voltammograms. The nanostructure of the products has been confirmed by scanning electron microscopy.