Abstract
A new and practical method has been developed for the synthesis of 2,4-disubstituted quinolines via one-pot three-component reaction of o-amino arylketones, aldehydes and ammonium acetate in high yields by using DDQ in CH3CN under mild conditions. Neutral conditions, atom economy, easy work-up procedures and compatible with different functional groups are the salient features of this protocol.
Graphical Abstract
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Acknowledgments
One of the authors (N.R.) thanks Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), New Delhi, for financial support.