Abstract
A novel two-step synthesis of 5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-8-ylamine, involving regioselective nitrosation of 5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinoline followed by oxime reduction, is described. Oxime hydrolysis affords 6,7-dihydro-5H-quinolin-8-one.
Acknowledgment
We thank Roger Sun and Lucita Ramos for analytical support.