Tandem enlargement of the tetrahydropyridine ring in 1-aryl-tetrahydroisoquinolines using activated alkynes—a new and effective synthesis of benzoazocines
Organic Chemistry Department of the Russian People Friendship University, 6, Miklukho-Maklaia St., Moscow 117198, Russia
Abstract:
Tetrahydroisoquinolines 3a-e underwent piperidine ring enlargement under the action of activated alkynes, giving benzoazocines 4, 5 and 7-11 in high yields.