“…[14] Additionally,t hey are stable analogues of indole-2,3-quinodimethanesu sed for preparation of carbazoles,c arbolines,a nd related heterocyclic systems,t hrough cycloaddition reactions. [15,16] Moreover,t he pyrrolo [3,4-b]indole derivatives show ab road spectrum of pharmacological activity. [13] Although many methods for the construction of pyrrolo [3,4-b]indoles have been developed, ap reformed indole precursor is generally required.…”