Synfacts 2007(9): 0979-0979  
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-968819
Metal-Mediated Synthesis
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Synthesis of 1,2-Dihydroquinolines and Quinolines via Tandem Hydroamination-Hydroarylation

Contributor(s): Paul Knochel, Tobias Thaler
X.-Y. Liu, P. Ding, J.-S. Huang, C.-M. Che*
The University of Hong Kong, P. R. of China
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Publication History

Publication Date:
23 August 2007 (online)

Significance

An efficient method for the syntheses of 1,2-dihydroquinolines and quinolines via Au(I)-catalyzed microwave-assisted tandem hydro­amination-hydroarylation has been developed by the authors of this article. The reaction was successfully applied to various anilines and alkynes.