An efficient and convenient synthesis of 1,2,3-trisubstituted pyrroles via iodocyclization from ethyl acetoacetate

A novel and efficient methodology for the synthesis of 1,2,3-trisubstituted pyrroles by one-pot two-step reaction has been developed. The iodocyclization of a series of β-enamino esters followed by dehydroiodination, led to the formation of corresponding pyrroles. This approach provides an easy access to a wide range of 1,2,3-trisubstituted pyrroles.