Pyrrolo[3,4-b]indoles 8 are conveniently synthesized from 2,3-dimethylindole (4) in four steps, the last of which is DDQ oxidation of dihydropyrrolo[3,4-b]indoles 7 (85–98% yield). ... Pyrrolo[3,4-b]indoles 8 are conveniently synthesized from 2,3-dimethylindole (4) in four steps, the last of which is DDQ oxidation of dihydropyrrolo[3,4-b]indoles 7 (85–98% yield). ... In continuation of our interest in the synthesis and chemistry of pyrrolo[3,4-b]indoles 1 as ...