Synthesis 2007(7): 1003-1014  
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-965959
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Synthesis of Pyrrolo[2,1-a]isoquinolines by a Tandem 1,5-Electrocyclisation-Oxidation Process

Judit Tótha, Andrea Nedvesa, András Dancsób, Gábor Blaskób, László Tőkea, Miklós Nyerges*a
a Research Group of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences, Department of Organic Chemical Technology, Technical University of Budapest, P.O.B. 91, Budapest 1521, Hungary
Fax: +361(463)3648; e-Mail: mnyerges@mail.bme.hu;
b EGIS Pharmaceuticals Ltd., P.O.B. 100, Budapest 1475, Hungary
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Publication History

Received 14 December 2006
Publication Date:
28 February 2007 (online)

Abstract

A simple protocol for the convenient synthesis of 5,6-dihydropyrrolo[2,1-a]isoquinolines, utilising a one-pot, sequential azomethine ylide 1,5-electrocyclisation-oxidation process is described.