Abstract
Bromine-lithium exchange using tert-butyllithium at -78 °C initiates a cascade process whereby either xanthone derivatives or pentacyclic 13-azadibenzo[a,de]anthracenes are produced in high yields. The reaction proceeds via a sequential intramolecular trapping of organolithium intermediates.
Original language | English |
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Journal | Journal of Organic Chemistry |
Volume | 68 |
Issue number | 10 |
Pages (from-to) | 4091-4092 |
Number of pages | 2 |
ISSN | 0022-3263 |
Publication status | Published - 16 May 2003 |