Download PDF Opens in a new window. Article suggestions will be shown in a dialog on return to ScienceDirect. ... Please enable JavaScript to use all the features on this page. ... Investigation of the palladium-catalyzed tandem cyclization-cross-coupling reaction using indolylborate (2) as a transfer agent has been carried out. Furthermore, the cross-coupling reaction performed under carbon monoxide led to the generation of indolyl ketones.