Pictet-Spengler cyclization in room temperature ionic liquid: a convenient access to tetrahydro beta-carbolines

TitlePictet-Spengler cyclization in room temperature ionic liquid: a convenient access to tetrahydro beta-carbolines
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2006
AuthorsMuthukrishnan, M, More, SV, Garud, DR, Ramana, CV, Joshi, RR, Joshi, RA
JournalJournal of Heterocyclic Chemistry
Volume43
Issue3
Pagination767-772
Date PublishedMAY
Type of ArticleArticle
ISSN0022-152X
Abstract

1,2,3,4-Tetrahydro-beta-carbolines have been synthesized in moderate to good yields in short reaction time using the ionic liquid [bbim] BF4 as reaction medium and promoter. There was no need for the use of an additional catalyst normally employed in Pictet-Spengler condensation.

Type of Journal (Indian or Foreign)

Foreign

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0.685

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Organic Chemistry