Synthesis 2006(24): 4187-4199  
DOI: 10.1055/s-2006-950365
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An Improved and Benign Synthesis of 9,10-Diarylacridine-1,8-dione and Indenoquinoline Derivatives from 3-Anilino-5,5-dimethylcyclohex-2-enones, Benzaldehydes, and 1,3-Dicarbonyl Compounds in an Ionic Liquid Medium

Xiang-Shan Wang*a,b,c, Mei-Mei Zhanga, Hong Jiangc, Da-Qing Shia,c, Shu-Jiang Tua,c, Xian-Yong Weib, Zhi-Min Zongb
a Department of Chemistry, Xuzhou Normal University, Xuzhou Jiangsu, 221116, P. R. of China
b School of Chemical Engineering, China University of Mining and Technology, Xuzhou Jiangsu 221008, P. R. of China
c The Key Laboratory of Biotechnology for Medical Plant of Jiangsu Province, Xuzhou Jiangsu 221116, P. R. of China
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Received 6 July 2006
Publikationsdatum:
13. November 2006 (online)

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Abstract

Improved and green syntheses of 9,10-diarylacridine-1,8-dione and indenoquinoline derivatives were accomplished by the reactions of 3-anilino-5,5-dimethylcyclohex-2-enones, benzaldehydes, and 1,3-dicarbonyl compounds in the ionic liquid medium [bmim+][BF4 -]. Not only the substituted anilines containing electron-donating groups, but also those with electron-withdrawing groups all gave excellent yields. Furthermore, the interesting unsymmetrical 9,10-diarylacridine-1,8-dione moiety with different groups in the 3- and 6-positions and indenoquinoline derivatives were obtained and are reported here for the first time in the literature. The Knoevenagel condensation and Michael addition intermediates were obtained successfully. A possible mechanism of the reaction is discussed in detail.