Abstract
The regioselectivity of the Pictet-Spengler cyclization for the synthesis of isoquinolines depends on the aryl substituent at C-2. The ratio of halotetrahydroisoquinoline 4 to isoquinoline 3 increases with increasing electrophilicity of the aromatic ring (H≪I<Br<Cl).
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 6251-6253 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Tetrahedron Letters |
Volume | 42 |
Issue number | 36 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Sep 3 2001 |
Keywords
- Condensation
- Cyclization
- Halotetrahydroisoquinoline
- Pictet-Spengler
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Biochemistry
- Drug Discovery
- Organic Chemistry