Synthesis 1986; 1986(7): 576-578
DOI: 10.1055/s-1986-31712
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Enamide Photochemistry. A Convenient Synthesis of 3-Aryl-1-oxotetrahydro- and dihydro-Isoquinolines (Isocarbostyrils)

Axel Couture* , Pierre Grandclaudon
  • *Laboratoire de Chimie Organique Physique, LA CNRS 351, Université des Sciences et Techniques de Lille I, F-59655 Villeneuve d'Ascq Cedex, France
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20 August 2002 (online)

Irradiation of enamides 1 gave 3 aryl-1-oxotetrahydroisoquinolines 3 in good yields. Use of iodine led to the formation of dihydroisoquinolines 4.

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