An efficient synthesis of indeno[1,2-b]pyridine and benzo[h]quinoline derivatives under solvent-free conditions

Article abstract of DOI:10.1002/jhet.112

(Chemical Equation Presented) An efficient and convenient multicomponent reaction for the preparation of 4-aryl-2-oxo-2,5-dihydro-1H-indeno[1,2-b] pyridine-3-carbonitrile and 4-aryl-2-oxo-1,2,5,6-tetrahydrobenzo[h]quinoline-3- carbonitrile derivatives by