Because of its good properties, such as compatibility with water and air, high efficiency and good selectivity in catalysis, the chemistry of indium is of current interest from the viewpoint of organic synthesis. 1 Indium chloride has attracted considerable attention due to its diverse applications as a catalyst in organic synthesis under mild conditions. 2, 3, 3a, 3b, 3c, 3d, 3e, 3f, 3g, 3h, 3i, 3j, 3k, 3l, 3m, 3n and 3o Recently, the combination of indium chloride and aluminum ...
