Synthesis of Green/Blue Light Emitting Quinolines by Aza-D-A Reaction Using InCl3 Catalyst

Arylselenyl Radical-Mediated Cyclization of N-(2-Alkynyl)anilines: Access to 3-Selenylquinolines

An efficient and novel approach to accessing 3-selenylquinolines from diaryl diselenides and acyclic, selenium-free substrates is described. Preliminary mechanistic studies indicate that the combination of CuCl₂ and air affords an appropriate environment for producing arylselenyl radicals that initiate the cascade cyclization of N-(2-alkynyl)anilines, forming key Se-C and C-C bonds in a single step. Using this chemistry, a wide variety of 3-selenylquinolines were produced in moderate to excellent yield under mild conditions, highlighting the versatility and usefulness of this new method.

The Povarov Reaction: A Versatile Method to Synthesize Tetrahydroquinolines, Quinolines and Julolidines

The multicomponent Povarov reaction represents a powerful approach for the construction of substances containing N-heterocyclic frameworks. By using the Povarov reaction, in addition to accessing tetrahydroquinolines, quinolines and julolidines in a single step, it is possible to form the following new bonds: two Csp 3–Csp 3 and one Csp 3–Nsp 3, two Csp 2–Csp 2 and one Csp 2–Nsp 2, and four Csp 3–Csp 3 and two Csp 3–Nsp 1, respectively. This short review discusses the main features of the Povarov reaction, including its mechanism, the reaction scope by employing different catalysts and substrates, as well as stereoselective versions.

1 Introduction

2 Mechanism of the Povarov Reaction

3 Tetrahydroquinolines

4 Quinolines

5 Julolidines

6 Concluding Remarks