A Facile Synthesis of 3-[(N-Alkylanilino)(aryl)methyl]indolesUsing TCT

Three component reaction of indoles, benzaldehydes, and N-alkylanilines in the presence of 2,4,6-trichloro-1,3,5-triazine (TCT) afforded the corresponding 3-[(N-alkylanilino)(aryl)methyl]indoles at room temperature in high yields (87-95%) within 1 to 2.5 hours.