Insertion of benzene rings into the amide bond: one-step synthesis of acridines and acridones from aryl amides

Didier G. Pintori, Michael F. Greaney

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    Abstract

    "Chemical Equation Presented" Insertion of benzene rings into the amide bond using the reactive intermediate benzyne is described. Aromatic amides undergo smooth insertion when treated with O-triflatophenyl silane benzyne precursors, producing versatile aminobenzophenone products in good to excellent yield. The process is entirely metal-free and has been exemplified on the synthesis of biologically active acridones and acridines. © 2010 American Chemical Society.
    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)168-171
    Number of pages3
    JournalOrganic Letters
    Volume12
    Issue number1
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2010

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