Modular Access to Highly Functionalised Tetrahydroquinolines

Progress in the Chemistry of Tetrahydroquinolines

Tetrahydroquinoline is one of the most important simple nitrogen heterocycles, being widespread in nature and present in a broad variety of pharmacologically active compounds. This Review summarizes the progress achieved in the chemistry of tetrahydroquinolines, with emphasis on their synthesis, during the period from mid-2010 to early 2018.

A synthetic route towards 3,4-disubstituted pyrrolidin-2-ones via a Michael addition and reductive ring closing strategy

2-Pyrrolidinone scaffolds with a wide range of substituents were synthesized with good yield and diastereoselectivity.