10.1021/jo01353a009
The study explores the synthesis of various substituted naphthyridines and biphenyls through different chemical reactions. Key chemicals involved include N-(3-amino-4-picolylidene)-p-toluidine, which serves as a precursor for multiple reactions to produce compounds like 1,7-naphthyridine-2-aldoxime, 2,9-diaza-6,8-dihydro-7,7-dimethyl-5-oxoanthracene, and 7,9-diazabenz[f]indane. These compounds are formed by reacting the precursor with different reagents such as isonitrosoacetone, dimethyldihydroresorcinol, and cyclopentanone under specific conditions like heating and refluxing. The products are characterized by their melting points, yields, and elemental analysis. In another part of the study, the reaction of various p-aroylpropionic acids with benzoyl chloride is investigated, yielding substituted phthalides in the biphenyl series. The study also delves into the infrared and ultraviolet spectral analysis of these products to understand their structural properties.