Herein,
we disclose the first report on iodo-cycloisomerization
of 1-(indol-3-yl)-1-arylbut-3-yn-2-ols to form 3-iodocarbazoles. The
synthesis proceeds through a cascade 5-endo-spirocyclization, followed
by selective 1,2-alkyl migration. This method governs the green synthesis
principles such as open-flask reaction, AcOEt as the solvent, rt reaction
with short time, use of iodine, and broad substrate scope with atom
and step economy.