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Process development and pilot-scale synthesis of new cyclization conditions of substituted phenylacetamides to tetrahydroisoquinoline-2-ones using Eaton's reagent
Ulysse, Luckner G.,Yang, Qiang,McLaws, Mark D.,Keefe, Daniel K.,Guzzo, Peter R.,Haney, Brian P.
experimental part, p. 225 - 228 (2010/04/29)
Tetrahydroisoquinoline is a ubiquitous structural framework presented in numerous pharmacologically relevant molecules. Although accessible by the Pictet-Spengler cyclization, conditions commonly used for such cyclizations are often difficult to implement on scale. Herein, we report the development of a scaleable approach utilizing Eaton's reagent for the cyclization of substituted phenylacetamide analogues to tetrahydroisoquinoline-2-one. The development, optimization, and safety hazard evaluations, which outline the benefits and ease of workup of this new process, are discussed.