Unusual reaction of α-diketones of the indole series with hydrazine

Symmetrical and unsymmetrical α-diketones of the indole series were synthesized by the Friedel-Crafts reaction of 3-indolylglyoxyl chlorides with heterocycles. A nonconventional reaction of N-unsubstituted diketones with hydrazine producing 3H-pyrazolo[3,4-c]quinoline derivatives was found.