Synthesis of indolones and quinolones by reductive cyclisation of o-nitroaryl acids using zinc dust and ammonium formate

…, K Udaya Sankar, D Channe Gowda

Index: Dinesh, Bhima Reddy; Baba, A. Ramesha; Sankar, K. Udaya; Gowda, D. Channe Journal of Chemical Research, 2008 , # 5 p. 287 - 288

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Abstract

A novel protocol for the synthesis of indolone and quinolone derivatives from o-nitroaryl acids was developed using Zn and HCO2NH4 under supercritical fluid carbon dioxide (scCO2) medium. The process involves the reduction of the nitro group to an amino group ...