Modular <i>o</i>-Quinone Catalyst System for Dehydrogenation of Tetrahydroquinolines under Ambient Conditions
作者:Alison E. Wendlandt、Shannon S. Stahl
DOI:10.1021/ja506546w
日期:2014.8.27
Quinolines are common pharmacophores present in numerous FDA-approved pharmaceuticals and other bioactive compounds. Here, we report the design and development of new o-quinone-based catalysts for the oxidative dehydrogenation of tetrahydroquinolines to afford quinolines. Use of a Co(salophen) cocatalyst allows the reaction to proceed efficiently with ambient air at room temperature. The utility of the catalytic method is demonstrated in the preparation of a number of medicinally relevant quinolines.