Rh(III)-catalyzed synthesis of 1-substituted isoquinolinium salts via a C-H bond activation reaction of ketimines with alkynes

Chem Commun (Camb). 2014 Mar 21;50(23):3106-8. doi: 10.1039/c3cc49467e.

Abstract

An efficient synthesis of highly substituted isoquinolinium salts from ketimines and alkynes via a Rh(III)-catalyzed C-H bond activation and annulation reaction is described.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Alkynes / chemistry*
  • Imines / chemistry*
  • Isoquinolines / chemical synthesis*
  • Isoquinolines / chemistry
  • Nitriles / chemistry*
  • Rhodium / chemistry*
  • Salts / chemical synthesis*
  • Salts / chemistry

Substances

  • Alkynes
  • Imines
  • Isoquinolines
  • Nitriles
  • Salts
  • ketimine
  • Rhodium