The synthesis of imidazo[1,5-a]quinolines via a decarboxylative cyclization under metal-free conditions?

RSC Advances Pub Date: 2018-06-25 DOI: 10.1039/C8RA03786H

Abstract

An iodine-mediated decarboxylative cyclization was developed from α-amino acids and 2-methyl quinolines under metal-free conditions, affording a variety of imidazo[1,5-a]quinolines with moderate to good yields.

Graphical abstract: The synthesis of imidazo[1,5-a]quinolines via a decarboxylative cyclization under metal-free conditions
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