Aromatic imines derived in situ from aryl aldehydes and aryl
            amines undergo smoothly, cyclization with alkynes on the surface
            of montmorillonite clay impregnated with copper(I) bromide under
            solvent-free conditions to produce 2,4-disubstituted quinolines
            in high yields with excellent selectivity. The reaction rates and yields
            are significantly improved by employing microwave irradiation. 
         
            microwave - aryl imines - alkynes - substituted
               quinolines