Reaction of indolylmagnesium bromide and chloromethylpyridines. Synthesis of skatylpyridines and piperidines

Abstract
The reaction of indolylmagnesium bromide with the 2‐, 3‐, and 4‐chloromethyl‐pyridines is reported. Methods are described for the preparation of 2‐, 3‐ and 4‐skatylpyridine and 2‐, 3‐ and 4‐skatylpiperidine.