Synthesis 1987; 1987(3): 262-265
DOI: 10.1055/s-1987-27909
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A New Synthesis of 7H-Pyrrolo[1,2-a]azepin-7-ones

M. Barreau* , G. Ponsinet
  • *Rhone-Poulenc Sante, Centre de Recherches de Vitry, 13 Quai Jules Guesde, F-94400 Vitry-sur-Seine, France
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Publication Date:
12 September 2002 (online)

Pyrrolo[1,2-a]azepin-7-ones 8 and 13 were prepared by heating the spiro compounds 6 and 12. This reaction proceeds probably through a tricyclic intermediate of a type already postulated in the azulenenaphthalene rearrangement.

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