This review deals with the recent applications of the indium trichloride (InCl3) catalyst in the synthesis of a broad spectrum of heterocyclic compounds. Over the years, a number of reviews on the applications of InCl3-catalyzed organic synthesis have appeared in the literature. It is evident that InCl3 has emerged as a valuable catalyst for a wide range of organic transformations due to its stability when exposed to moisture and also in an aqueous medium. The most attractive feature of this review is the application of the InCl3 catalyst for synthesizing bioactive heterocyclic compounds. The study of InCl3-catalyzed organic reactions has high potential and better intriguing aspects, which are anticipated to originate from this field of research.

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InCl 3：用于合成广谱杂环的多功能催化剂。

这篇综述涉及三氯化铟（InCl3）催化剂在广泛的杂环化合物合成中的最新应用。多年来，文献中已经出现了许多关于InCl3催化的有机合成应用的评论。显然，由于InCl3暴露在湿气中以及在水性介质中的稳定性，已经成为广泛的有机转化的有价值的催化剂。该综述最吸引人的特点是InCl3催化剂在合成生物活性杂环化合物中的应用。InCl3催化的有机反应的研究具有很高的潜力，并且具有更好的吸引力，这有望从该研究领域中获得。