Structural characterization of isomeric methyl 2-(2-oxo-3-indolyl)acetate and methyl 1-(2-oxo-4-quinolyl)formate

Ernesto Rivera-Becerril, Nury Pérez-Hernández, Pedro Joseph-Nathan, Martha S. Morales-Ríos

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Abstract

Crystalline and amorphous forms of methyl 2-(2-oxo-3-indolyl)acetate (1) were obtained showing significant differences in their melting points. The X-ray structure for the trigonal polymorph is reported. In addition, oxindole (1) was easily acid-catalyzed ring enlarged to give the structural isomer quinolone (2) for which the crystal structure was also determined. These results resolve several chemical inquiries related to the structural characterization of 1 and 2.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1459-1466
Number of pages8
JournalHeterocycles
Volume68
Issue number7
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Jul 2006
Externally publishedYes

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