10.1002/jhet.205
The research focuses on the efficient synthesis of pyrrolo[2,1-a]isoquinolines and pyrrolo[1,2-a]quinolines, which are significant due to their potential applications as central nervous system depressants, calcium entry blockers, and anticancer agents, among others. The study aims to develop a more efficient and environmentally friendly method for synthesizing these compounds by conducting the reactions in aqueous media. The researchers successfully reported a one-pot procedure using quinoline or isoquinoline, phenacylbromide derivatives, and activated alkynes, which resulted in good to excellent yields of the desired heterocyclic compounds. The method offers the advantages of simple operation, mild reaction conditions, high product yields, and cost-effectiveness, demonstrating the potential of water as an efficient promoter in chemical transformations.
10.1016/0040-4039(90)80155-F
The research focuses on the asymmetric synthesis of pyrrolo[2,1-a]isoquinolines, a class of compounds with significant anti-depressant activity. The purpose of the study was to develop a convenient and efficient four-step synthesis method for optically pure Ga-phenyl pyrroloisoquinolines starting from chiral formamidines. The process involved metalation with s-BuLi or t-BuLi at -78°C, followed by alkylation with 1-chloro-3-iodopropane at -100°C, and removal of the formamidine auxiliary to produce the secondary amine, which spontaneously cyclized to form the desired compounds. The method was found to be effective, yielding the products in good yield and high optical purity. Key chemicals used in the process included 4-phenyl-1,2,3,4-tetrahydroisoquinoline, dimethylaminoformamidine, P-methyl-1-methoxypropyl amine, and 1-chloro-3-iodopropane, among others.