Synthesis of 10-Methylacridin-9(10<i>H</i>)-ones through Cu-Catalyzed Intramolecular Oxidative C(sp<sup>2</sup>)-H Amination of 2-(Methylamino)benzophenones
An efficient synthesis of a diverse set of 10-methylacridin-9(10H)-ones from 2-(methylamino)benzophenones has been developed. The reaction proceeds though Cu-catalyzed intramolecular aromatic C–H amination by using O2 as the sole oxidant to provide the desired products in moderate to good yields. In addition, 2-allylamino- and 2-(benzylamino)benzophenones as well as unprotected substrates can also