An Efficient Synthesis of Spiropyrroloquinolines by the Domino Reaction of α-Dicarbonyl Compounds and Anilinosuccinimides

Article abstract of DOI:10.1002/ejoc.201701356

A domino annulation reaction of various α-dicarbonyl compounds with anilinosuccinimides takes place with Br?nsted-acid catalysis under microwave irradiation to give functionalized spiropyrroloquinolines. The reaction involves activation of the ortho hydrogen of the different aniline derivatives.