Synthesis of 3-(quinolin-2-yl)-and 3,6-bis(quinolin-2-yl)-9H-carbazoles
A simple and efficient synthesis of novel 3-(quinolin-2-yl)-and 3,6-bis(quinolin-2-yl)-9H-carbazoles, utilizing sodium ethoxide as a catalyst via a Friedlaender condensation reaction between 3-acetyl-9-ethyl-9H- carbazole or 3,6-diacetyl-9-ethyl-9H-carbaz