Synfacts 2008(12): 1278-1278  
DOI: 10.1055/s-0028-1087308
Synthesis of Materials and Unnatural Products
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Polycyclic Isoquinoline Salts

Contributor(s): Timothy M. Swager, Jeewoo Lim
L. Li, W. W. Brennessel, W. D. Jones*
University of Rochester, USA
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Publication Date:
20 November 2008 (online)

Significance

The authors report efficient syntheses of bi-, tri-, and tetracyclic isoquinoline salts from rhodium and iridium complexes. Isoquinolines are interesting molecules from materials perspective, and this methodology has potential for application in the area.