Synthesis 2007(11): 1707-1711  
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-966052
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Highly Effective Regioselective Method for the Synthesis of Substituted Coumarin­- and Quinolone-Annulated Heterocycles Using a Palladium(0)-Catalyzed­ Reaction

K. C. Majumdar*, A. K. Pal, A. Taher, P. Debnath
Department of Chemistry, University of Kalyani, Kalyani 741235, West Bengal, India
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Publication History

Received 7 February 2007
Publication Date:
11 May 2007 (online)

Abstract

The preparation of a variety of tetracyclic ring systems by palladium(0)-catalyzed cyclization of 2-bromobenzyloxy-substituted coumarins and quinolones is described. The process has been found to be a viable method for regioselective synthesis of the corresponding products in very good to excellent yield.