Photochemical Decarboxylative Formylation of Indoles with Aqueous Glyoxylic Acid

A direct metal- and oxidant-free photochemical decarboxylative formylation of indoles with 50% aqueous glyoxylic acid proceeds in good to moderate yields.

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This study presents a direct metal- and oxidant-free photochemical decarboxylative formylation of indoles using 50% aqueous glyoxylic acid, resulting in good to moderate yields.