Synthesis 1969; 1969(1): 11-17
DOI: 10.1055/s-1969-34189
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Phosphite-Reduction of Aromatic Nitro-Compounds as a Route to Heterocycles

J. I.G. CADOGAN*
  • *Department of Chemistry, University of Edinburgh, West Mains Road, Edinburgh EH 9 3JJ, Scotland
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Publication Date:
19 September 2002 (online)

This review deals with the ring closure reactions which occur on reduction of appropriate aromatic nitro compounds and which, in many cases, represent a useful synthethic pathway to nitrogen-containing heterocycles.

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