Synthesis of Indole Derivatives Attached to Polyethylene Oxides

N-Benzyl 5-, 6-, and 7-bromoindolines were converted to the respective organosodium derivatives and used as initiators for the anionic polymerization of ethylene oxide. The resulting indoline derivatives attached to polyethylene oxide were dehydrogenated to the indole derivatives, which in turn were converted through suitable reactions to the tryptamine and indole acetic acid derivatives.