Synthesis 1989; 1989(10): 777-778
DOI: 10.1055/s-1989-27394
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A Convenient One-Step Synthesis of 2-Isopropylfuro[2,3-b] quinolines from 3-Prenyl-2-quinolones

M. Subramaniam* , K. J. Rajendra Prasad, P. Shanmugam
  • *Department of Chemistry, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, 641046 India
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02 May 2002 (online)

An efficient one-step procedure for the synthesis of 2-isopropylfuro[2,3-b] quinolines consists of treatment of 3-prenyl-2-quinolones with iodine/HgO in acetic acid.

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