Reductive coupling of 2,2'-dinitrobiphenyls into benzo[c]cinnolines with NaHS
摘要
An efficient and selective method for the reduction of 2,2’-dinitrobiphenyls with NaHS to prepare benzo[c]cinnoline and benzo[c]indole N-oxide was developed. This reductive coupling protocol proceeded as quick as 20 min, and gave moderate to good yields under ambient conditions. It was straightforward and easily scalable to produce various of benzo[c]cinnoline derivatives with diverse substitution patterns.
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