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[2+2], [3+2] and [2+2+2] Cycloaddition Reactions of Indole Derivatives

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A review with 102 references on [2+2], [3+2] and [2+2+2] cycloaddition reactions involving the indole nucleus.

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Firooznia, F., Kester, R.F., Berthel, S.J. (2010). [2+2], [3+2] and [2+2+2] Cycloaddition Reactions of Indole Derivatives. In: Gribble, G. (eds) Heterocyclic Scaffolds II:. Topics in Heterocyclic Chemistry, vol 26. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/7081_2010_53

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