A visible-light-mediated C-3 formylation of indole catalyzed by eosin Y has been developed using tetramethylethylenediamine as a carbon source and air as an oxidant. This protocol shows high tolerance to a large quantity of functional groups under mild conditions, and providing 3-formylated indoles with good yields. This method is a highly attractive alternative to the approach of traditional formylation.
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