An expedient synthesis of 1,2-dihydrobenzo[g]quinoline-5,10-diones via copper(II) triflate-catalyzed intramolecular cyclization of N- propargylaminonaphthoquinones

Article abstract of DOI:10.1016/j.tetlet.2013.04.125

An expedient synthesis of a series of 1,2-dihydrobenzo[g]quinoline-5,10- diones in good yields has been accomplished via three-component one pot sequential reactions of 2-hydroxynaphthalene-1,4-dione, substituted anilines and propargyl as well as 3-ethylp