Synthesis
DOI: 10.1055/a-2661-4104
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High-Yielding Regioselective Synthesis of Coumarin/2-Quinolone C3–C4 Fused 5-Substituted-1,4-Benzodiazepine Scaffolds

Vediyappan Nagamani
Department of Chemistry, School of Advanced Sciences, Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India
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Department of Chemistry, School of Advanced Sciences, Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India
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Supported by: Science and Engineering Research Board DST/SERB-EMR/2015/000466


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Abstract

Herein, we report an unprecedented route for the high-yielding regioselective synthesis of coumarin/2-quinolone C3–C4 fused 5-substituted-1,4-benzodiazepine scaffolds via indium chloride-mediated Pictet–Spengler type cycloannulation of 3-amino-4-(phenylamino)-coumarin/2-quinolone and aryl/heterocyclic aldehydes through the transitory intermediacy of the cyclic diamine–indium complex. Also, a plausible mechanistic pathway has been proposed from control experiments and HRMS analysis of reactive intermediates. This robust protocol eases access to the structurally diversified, privileged, seven-membered skeleton with an excellent step economy.

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Publication History

Received: 19 June 2025

Accepted after revision: 21 July 2025

Accepted Manuscript online:
21 July 2025

Article published online:
13 August 2025

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