Synthesis of quinolines from amino alcohol and ketones catalyzed by [IrCl(cod)]2 or IrCl3 under solvent-free conditions

2-Aminobenzyl alcohol reacted with 2 equiv amount of ketones under the influence of [IrCl(cod)](2) or IrCl3 and KOH without any solvent, giving the corresponding quinoline derivatives in good yields. (c) 2005 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.