A Trifluoroacetic Acid Catalyzed Domino Reaction as an Approach to Amino Acid Derived 2,3-Dihydro-1H-1,5-benzodiazepines

This paper is dedicated to Prof. M. Periasamy on his 60th birthday.

Abstract

Trifluoroacetic acid catalyzed condensation of aromatic amines with substituted benzaldehydes followed by intramolecular cyclization furnishes a highly effective synthesis of amino acid derived 2,3-dihydro-1H-1,5-benzodiazepines. The strategy provides an efficient access to a library of benzodiazepines that can be explored for potential pharmaceutical or biological activities.

Key words

amino acids - heterocycles - benzodiazepine - domino reaction - intramolecular cyclization

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