Abstract:A series of β‐carboline amides has been synthesized in one‐pot reaction via coupling between an acid and an amine in the presence of HBTU/Et3N. This mild amidation reaction undergoes efficiently and chemoselectively. Bioactivity studies indicate that the β‐carboline amide derivatives exhibit neuroprotective activity and might be developed to be lead compounds for anti‐stroke agents.
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