Abstract
Iron(III) trichloride-catalyzed reactions of 1,2-diamines and 1,2-diketones produce pyrazine-based polycyclic aromatic compounds in good to excellent yields. The reactions proceed with 20 mmol% catalyst in water under mild conditions.
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Acknowledgments
The authors are grateful to the PNU for funding this work.