Photochemical synthesis of quinoline derivatives by cyclization of 4-aryl-N-benzoyloxy-2,3-diphenyl-1-azabuta-1,3-dienes

Abstract

The synthesis and the photochemical reactions of a series of 4-aryl-N-benzoyloxy-2,3-diphenyl-1-azabuta-1,3-dienes are described. The photochemical cyclization affords good yields of 2,3-diphenylquinoline derivatives.