Haiwen Zhang, C. Vogels, Susan L. Wheaton
Aug 4, 2005
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Synthesis
Abstract
The addition of homophthalic anhydride to aldimines derived from pinacolation of 4-formylphenylboronic acid selectively gives the corresponding cis-isoquinolonic acids. Reactions proceed without the need for an additional Lewis acid catalyst at room temperature.