Synthetic communications

Mild and Convenient Synthesis of 1, 2??Dihydroquinolines from Anilines and Acetone Catalyzed by Ytterbium (III) Triflate in Ionic Liquids

Y Li, C Wu, J Huang, W Su

Index: Li, Yongshu; Wu, Chunlei; Huang, Jianliang; Su, Weike Synthetic Communications, 2006 , vol. 36, # 20 p. 3065 - 3073

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Abstract

Abstract A mild, convenient, and efficient process has been developed for the synthesis of 2, 2, 4??trimethyl??1, 2??dihydroquinolines by the reaction of anilines with acetone catalyzed by ytterbium (III) triflate [Yb (OTf) 3] in ionic liquids. The catalyst and ionic liquids can be easily recovered and reused, making this method friendly and environmentally acceptable.