The investigations in 2,3-biquinoline series. 25*. Synthesis of 4-(2-quinolinyl)-pyrrolo[1,2-a]quinolines and 4-(2-quinolyl)-imidazo[1,2-a] quinolines

Article abstract of DOI:10.1007/s10593-009-0267-x

A method has been developed for the synthesis of 4-(2-quinolinyl)-1,2,3,3a- tetrahydropyrrolo-[1,2-a]quinolines based on the 1,3-dipolar cycloaddition reaction of α,β-unsaturated carbonyl compounds to 2,3-biquinolinium salts. Oxidation in benzene using Mn