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A domino electro-oxidative synthesis of 3,3′-bis(indolyl)methane nanoparticles

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An effective route for electro-oxidative synthesis of 3,3′-bis(indolyl)methane nanoparticles has been described via a domino multi-component reaction between various alcohols and indole derivatives in an undivided cell under constant potential conditions in CH3CN at room temperature. The mechanistic aspect of this electro-oxidative condensation has also been studied by UV–Vis spectra and cyclic voltammograms. The nanostructure of the products has been confirmed by scanning electron microscopy.

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    Kobra Nikoofar & Khadijeh Ghanbari

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Nikoofar, K., Ghanbari, K. A domino electro-oxidative synthesis of 3,3′-bis(indolyl)methane nanoparticles. Monatsh Chem 146, 2021–2027 (2015). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00706-015-1496-6

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