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DOI: 10.1055/s-0030-1260198
Synthesis of 4-Quinolones via Cyclocondensation of Substituted ortho-Amidoacetophenones: A Refit to the Camps Cyclization by Applying Trimethylsilyl Trifluoromethanesulfonate/Triethylamine
Publication History
Received
2 July 2011
Publication Date:
01 September 2011 (online)


Abstract
A modification of the classical Camps cyclization is described. A series of substituted 4-quinolone derivatives is prepared via trimethylsilyl trifluoromethanesulfonate/triethylamine induced cyclocondensation of substituted ortho-amidoacetophenones. The process shows a broad substrate scope and allows selective preparation of 2-aryl- and 2-alkyl-substituted 4-quinolones. Enantiopure starting materials react without loss of optical purity using the modified conditions. Subsequent transformations of the products involving preparation of a 4-quinolyl nonaflate and O-selective methylation are also described.
Key words
Camps cyclization - 4-quinolones - cyclocondensation - ortho-amidoacetophenones - nonaflates
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