Synthesis of Polysubstituted Quinolines from α-2-Aminoaryl Alcohols Via Nickel-Catalyzed Dehydrogenative Coupling

J Org Chem. 2018 Feb 16;83(4):2309-2316. doi: 10.1021/acs.joc.7b03198. Epub 2018 Jan 31.

Abstract

This study reports a nickel-catalyzed sustainable synthesis of polysubstituted quinolines from α-2-aminoaryl alcohols by a sequential dehydrogenation and condensation process that offers the advantages of a low catalyst loading and wide substrate scope. In contrast to earlier reported methods, this strategy allows the use of both primary as well as secondary α-2-aminoaryl alcohols in combination with either ketones or secondary alcohols for desired product formation. Using this methodology, 30 substituted quinoline derivatives were synthesized with up to 93% isolated yields.

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  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't