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Process for preparing isoquinolines

US5332821A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 15, 1992
Grant dateJul 26, 1994
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Expiry dateJan 15, 2012

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07D217/04
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A process for the preparation of isoquinolines of the formula ##STR1## wherein R is methyl or benzyl and R' is phenyl, p-hydroxyphenyl or p-methoxyphenyl, by reacting a solution of an enamine of the formula ##STR2## wherein R and R' are as described above, in a hydrocarbon with an anhydrous solution of p-toluenesulphonic acid in toluene or xylene at an elevated temperature.

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