Synthesis of Tetrasubstituted Cyclopentadienes via Palladium-Catalyzed Reaction of (Z)-2-En-4-yn Acetates and N-Methyl Indoles

An efficient approach for the synthesis of tetrasubstituted cyclopentadienes through Pd-catalyzed reactions of (Z)-2-en-4-yn acetates with substituted indoles was developed. This methodology has the advantages of broad scope, simple conditions and easily accessible starting materials.