Synlett 2003(5): 0732-0734
DOI: 10.1055/s-2003-38370
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Indium-Mediated Domino Reaction of Nitroarenes with 2,3-Dihydrofuran in Water: an Efficient Synthesis of 1,2,3,4-Tetrahydroquinoline Derivatives

Liang Chen, Zigang Li, Chao-Jun Li*
Department of Chemistry, Tulane University, New Orleans, LA 70118, USA
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Received 16 December 2002
Publication Date:
28 March 2003 (online)

Abstract

An efficient method for the synthesis of 1,2,3,4-tetra­hydroquinoline derivatives by using an indium-mediated domino reaction of aromatic nitro compounds with 2,3-dihydrofuran in aqueous media is described.