Preparation of hexahydrobenzo[f]isoquinolines using a vinylogous Pictet-Spengler cyclization

Richard R. Cesati, John A. Katzenellenbogen

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Abstract

(matrix presented) A vinylogous Pictet-Spengler cyclization has been carried out using activated aldehydes, ketones, and alkynes to prepare a variety of substituted hexahydrobenzo[f]isoquinolines. A unique set of conditions was utilized to effect efficient cyclization with acid-sensitive electrophiles.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)3635-3638
Number of pages4
JournalOrganic Letters
Volume2
Issue number23
DOIs
StatePublished - Nov 16 2000

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Biochemistry
  • Physical and Theoretical Chemistry
  • Organic Chemistry

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