New and efficient routes for diversely linked 2,6′-,
2,7′-, 2,2′-, or 2,8′-biquinoline derivatives
are reported. These routes are based on the powerful methodologies
of imino-Diels-Alder cycloaddition reactions and intramolecular
Friedel-Crafts cyclization reactions.
biquinoline derivatives - imino-Diels-Alder
reactions - cycloadditions - intramolecular Friedel-Crafts
reaction - cyclizations