Convergent domino synthesis of 1,2,3-triaroylindolizines from methyl ketones and pyridines via self-division of labor strategy

A highly efficient method for the synthesis of 1,2,3-triaroylindolizines has been established from readily available methyl ketones and pyridines in the presence of iodine. This reaction also examplified the self-division of labor strategy in convergent domino synthesis. (C) 2012 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.