Direct Assembly of Benzo[a]carbazole‐5‐carboxylates via a Diels–Alder Reaction with Arynes and 3‐Alkenylindoles

Abstract A concise and direct synthetic strategy for the construction of benzo[a]carbazole‐5‐carboxylates has been disclosed via the Diels–Alder reaction of arynes and 3‐alkenylindoles. The reaction is highly selective and affords the benzo[a]carbazole‐5‐carboxylates in good‐to‐excellent yields.