Only acridine derivative from Hantzsch-type one-pot three-component reactions

Abstract  

A three-component Hantzsch-type condensation of different anilines with dimedone and benzaldehyde leads to the formation of a unique acridine derivative with an unusual breaking of a C–N bond. The reaction was also carried out employing rapid microwave or conventional heating and sonication as alternative energy sources, and only this 1,8-dioxodecahydroacridine was obtained.