Abstract
We report an efficient synthesis of 10b-azachrysenes and 10a-azaphenanthrene derivatives via the Hantzsch-like reaction of heterocyclic aldehydes and 2-(6,7-dimethoxy-3,4-dihydroisoquinolin-1-yl)acetonitrile with either dimedone or 3-aminocrotononitrile in acetic acid.
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