An efficient catalytic method for the Friedlander annulation mediated by peptide coupling agent propylphosphonic anhydride (T3P®)

We have demonstrated the utilization of T3P, a mild and low toxic peptide coupling agent, as a promoter and water scavenger in the Friedlander annulation, and thus introduced a highly efficient catalytic process to access carbocyclic and heterocyclic fused quinolines under microwave irradiation or a conventional heating technique. The reaction conditions are sufficiently mild to tolerate the acid and base sensitive functional groups that can serve as levers for further extension of the quinoline products. (C) 2011 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.