Synthesis of 1-acylisoquinolines from isoquinoline, alcohols, and CCl 4 catalyzed by iron complexes
Reactions of isoquinoline with normal alcohols (ethanol, 1-propanol, 1-butanol) and tetrachloromethane in the presence of iron-containing catalysts afforded 1-acylisoquinolines in 38-75% yield.