The regioselective C5 halogenation of quinolines using sodium halides under transition metal-free conditions

An efficient and mild halogenation of 8-acylaminoquinoline at the C5 position was described. The reaction utilized easily available sodium halides as the halogen sources and proceeded smoothly under transition metal-free conditions. Various 8-aminoquinolines with a number of functional groups were compatible in this reaction to afford the corresponding halogenated products in moderate to good yields. Moreover, the reaction conditions also tolerated the substrates without the 8-aminoquinolyl auxiliary, such as N-phenyl amide and N-naphthyl amide.